Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who goes into ventricular tachycardia. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Ventricular tachycardia requires assessing for a pulse (B) to determine if itÔÇÖs pulseless (needing CPR, C) or stable (medication). Calling a code (A) or monitoring (D) depends on pulse status.