Critical Care Exit HESI
Nurse plans to administer a dose of metoprolol at 0900 to a client with HTN. At 0800 nurse notes
telemetry pattern shows second degree heart block with Ventricular rate of 50. Action
Hold scheduled dose and notify HCP of telemetry pattern
Nurse is reviewing client ECG and determines PR interval prolonged. Indicates
Increased conduction time from the SA node to the AV junction
When assessing a restless, intubated client on mechanical ventilation, nurse auscultates breath sounds on
right side only. Action
Reposition the depth of the ET tube