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ATI Medical Surgical

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ATI Medical Surgical

Difficulty: Medium Average Score: 83% Simulated

Passage / Scenario

Nurses' Notes
0930:
The client arrives to the ED and reports a "fluttering" and "racing" heartbeat. The client also reports dizziness and shortness of breath.
0945:
Client placed on telemetry, cardiac rhythm is irregular, tachycardia and has unclear P waves. 0955:
Doctor in to assess patient. Orders received.

Vital Signs
0940:
Blood pressure 165/88 mm Hg Pulse rate 126/min Respiratory rate 22/min
Oxygen saturation 94% on room air

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

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