Scenario: A 6-second rhythm strip shows:Rhythm is – regularRate- 180 bpmP wave – presentPR interval – 0.08

Question Answered step-by-step Scenario: A 6-second rhythm strip shows:Rhythm is – regularRate- 180 bpmP wave – presentPR interval – 0.08You are caring for an 81 years of age female patient who was admitted to CCU from the emergency department with dehydration, nausea, and vomiting for the last 4 days, from a long term care. There is no history of diarrhea. The patient has a history of atrial fibrillation, diabetes Type II and heart failure. The patient has no known allergies and her current medications are: Lanoxin (Digoxin) 0.125 mg daily, Furosemide (Lasix) 60 mg daily, Warfarin 5 mg daily, Metformin 500 mg bid. You are completing your incoming assessment and noticed the following rhythm on the cardiac monitor:QRS interval- 0.06Rhythm interpretation- Junctional Tachycardia  Answer the following questions based on the scenario.Question #1What are the characteristics to identifying this rhythm?  Question #2You would anticipate which of the following blood tests to be drawn?1. INR2. potassium to check for hyperkalemia3. potassium to check for hypokalemia4. cardiac protein5. electrolytes6. digoxin level Question #3This patient has a rapid rate that can cause the patient to become unstable. Identify signs of concern to be on the alert?  Question #4What is a possible cause(s) of this rhythm with the scenario given and why? Question #5What are interventions that may be necessary for this patient? Question #6What is another possible cause for this rhythm in this scenario?  Question #7You notice that your patient is pale, decreased level of awareness and the BP is 92/48. The significance of this rhythm may be compromising. What is the significance of this rhythm and how may it compromise this patient? Kindly include APA formatted reference. Thank you Health Science Science Nursing NURSING CNC200 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)