Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has a heart rate of 40/min. The client is diaphoretic and has chest pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Atropine is the first-line medication for treating symptomatic bradycardia. It increases heart rate by blocking vagal effects, appropriate for a client with a heart rate of 40/min, diaphoresis, and chest pain.