This patient is in surgery pre-op for joint replacement surgery and has this cardiac rhythm. What would be the appropriate action for the nurse to take?   Notify the physician and monitor the patient for changes in heart rhythm Assess the patient’s pain level and request an order for pain medication Notify the physician and prepare the patient for cardioversion Document the findings in the patient's chart and continue preparing for surgery

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This patient is in surgery pre-op for joint replacement surgery and has this cardiac rhythm. What would be the appropriate action for the nurse to take?

 

Notify the physician and monitor the patient for changes in heart rhythm

Assess the patient’s pain level and request an order for pain medication

Notify the physician and prepare the patient for cardioversion

Document the findings in the patient's chart and continue preparing for surgery

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