Question

Linking the exemplar of life-threatening dysrhythmias with the concept of safety: Question 1 What safety teaching will you provide the client with atrial fibrillation? Question 2 Your client has an internal pacemaker in place secondary to third degree heart block. When you provide safety instructions, the client asks why battery-powered equipment is used rather than electrically powered equipment. How will you respond? Linking the exemplar of life-threatening dysrhythmias with the concept of addiction behaviors: Question 3 What information will you provide the client with supraventricular tachycardia who plans to continue smoking cigarettes? Question 4 What alterations will you make to your plan of care for the client with a dysrhythmia who also abuses cocaine?

Answer 1

1. Atrial fibrillation is discontinuous rhythm of the heart. The safety guidelines for patient with atrial fibrillations include:

- ensuring regular and timely uptake of prescribed medications.

- avoiding alcohol and smoking

- reducing consumption of caffeine

- regular monitoring of blood pressure and pulse

- avoiding over exertion during exercises and other activities

- avoiding taking drugs without doctors prescription as they might interfere with AF drugs.

- avoiding overheating

- regular checkups with doctor

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