Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse anticipates the emergency response team will administer which of the following medications if the client's restored rhythm is symptomatic bradycardia?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Atropine is the first-line treatment for symptomatic bradycardia as it increases heart rate by blocking the vagus nerve's effect on the heart.