Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The nurse is assisting with a synchronized cardioversion on a client in atrial fibrillation. When the machine is activated, there is a pause. What action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A pause in synchronized cardioversion is normal as the machine syncs with the QRS complex; wait for discharge (A). 'All clear' (B) is for defibrillation, checking client (C) is premature, and increasing joules (D) is incorrect.