Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is found unresponsive and pulseless in their room. An ECG confirms the client is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). The nurse should anticipate the need for taking which of the following actions?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Defibrillation is the appropriate intervention for pulseless ventricular tachycardia to restore a normal rhythm.