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DECISION-MAKINGCASE SUMMARIESCASENAMEOVERVIEWMAJOR CASEDECISIONSJim EdgerlyMr. Jim Edgerly is a 28-year-oldman who presents to the EDfront desk with complaints ofheartpalpitations andlightheadedness. Symptomshave been present for aboutone hour, and Mr. Edgerlydrove himself to the ED. He hasno significant medical orsurgical history and currentlytakes only a daily multivitamin.Mr. Edgerly exercises regularly,doesnot use tobacco orrecreational drugs, andconsumes 2-3 alcoholic drinksper day.1.Identifying and responding todysrhythmias2.Prioritizing medicationadministration3.Monitoring for side effects oftreatments4.Identifyingand responding tochanges in patient condition5.Assessing for stabilization ofvital signs and hemodynamics6.Recognizing a need foradditional patient teachingEstimated Case Length:1 hourDifficulty Level:HighLearning Objectives:Describe thecharacteristics of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).Prioritize the nursing interventions for stable SVT.Prioritize the nursing interventions for unstable SVT.Present pertinent patient education regarding the management of SVT.Providedischarge teaching for a patient who has experienced SVT.QuestionsCorrect Answers1.After obtaining vital signsand placing the patient on acontinuous cardiac monitor,what should your nextactions be?Select all thatapply.Obtain IV accessPerform a 12-lead EKG2.A 12-lead EKG is quicklyperformed. It reveals that theSudden onset and terminationCRITICAL CARENURSING#1:SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

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