A cardiac monitor shows ventricular fibrillation in an unresponsive patient with no palpable pulse. Which treatment should the nurse prepare for immediately?
Correct answer: B. Unsynchronized defibrillation
- A. Synchronized cardioversion
- B. Unsynchronized defibrillation
- C. Intravenous atropine
- D. Transcutaneous pacing
Explanation
Pulseless ventricular fibrillation is a shockable cardiac arrest rhythm and requires immediate unsynchronized defibrillation with CPR. Synchronized cardioversion is used for selected tachyarrhythmias when a pulse is present.
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