Practice Question
What is the primary goal in the treatment of dysrhythmias?
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Correct Answer:
To restore normal heart rhythm and prevent complications
Rationale:
🔹 The primary goal in dysrhythmia management is to restore or maintain normal sinus rhythm and prevent complications like stroke or heart failure.
🔹 Increasing cardiac output, reducing cholesterol, or lowering blood pressure may be secondary benefits but are not the main goal.
🔹 Interventions may include medications, cardioversion, or pacemaker insertion depending on the type of dysrhythmia.
🔹 Nurses monitor heart rate, rhythm, and vital signs to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
🔹 Patient education focuses on symptom recognition and adherence to therapy.
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This question is from PNC 106 MEDSURG DAY CLASS MIDTERM which contains 49 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4