A nurse is caring for a client post transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). During the first cardiac rehabilitation session, the client tells the nurse, "I do not need to be here. I am feeling so much better, I can do this at home". Which of the following is the appropriate nursing response?

"The cardiac rehab program, can help you safely return to an active lifestyle."

"Your doctor is the expert, and would only recommend what is best for you."

"It's normal to feel that way at first, but once you learn the routine, you'll enjoy it."

"Cardiac Rehab will help you get back to normal"

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Rationale:

A. Encouraging the client to participate in the cardiac rehab program is important for recovery and returning to an active lifestyle.

B. Acknowledging the doctor's expertise is important, but it does not address the client's concerns.

C. This statement may minimize the client's concerns and is not the best response.

D. This statement is not specific and may not address the client's concerns.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Epinephrine is not typically used to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

B. Atropine is not typically used to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

C. Adenosine is the medication of choice for terminating supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

D. Lidocaine is not typically used to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

A. Amiodarone administration B. Synchronized Cardioversion C. Epinephrine administration D. Defibrillation

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Amiodarone administration is used for the treatment of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) that is unresponsive to cardioversion.

B. Synchronized Cardioversion is used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter (AFL), and unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT).

C. Epinephrine administration is part of the ACLS algorithm for the treatment of VF and pulseless VT. It is given after defibrillation.

D. Defibrillation is the immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT).

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A nurse is caring for a client post transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). During the first cardiac rehabilitation session, the client tells the nurse, "I do not need to be here. I am feeling so much better, I can do this at home". Which of the following is the appropriate nursing response?

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Correct Answer is C

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