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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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A patient complains of palpitations. The nurse records an EKG which shows varying and /or absent P waves, a varying R-R interval, fibrillatory waves, and a ventricular rate of 140/minute. What are the goals of treatment for this patient?
  1. Controlling heart rate and ventricular response, restoring sinus rhythm, preventing complications such as thromboembolism
  2. Controlling heart rate and ventricular rate, improving cardiac output
  3. Controlling heart rate and ventricular rate, improving perfusion to vital organs
  4. Controlling heart rate and ventricular rate, preventing end organ damage
Explanation
Answer: A - This patient has atrial fibrillation, and the goals treating atrial fibrillation are controlling heart rate and ventricular response, restoring sinus rhythm, and preventing complications such as thromboembolism.
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