Posted: January 22nd, 2018

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia : 5 Important Nursing Responses

An ER nurse is handling a 50-year-old woman complaining of dizziness and palpitations that occur from time to time. ECG confirms the diagnosis of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.

The client seems worried about it. Which of the following is an appropriate response of the nurse?

A. “You can be discharged now; this is a probable sign of anxiety.”
B. “You have to stay here for a few hours to undergo blood tests to rule out myocardial infarction.”
C. “We’ll need to keep you for further assessment; you may develop blood clots.”
D. “The physician will prescribe you blood-thinning medications to lessen the episodes of palpitations.”