The nurse is reviewing the patient's Do Not Resuscitate orders when the cardiac alarm sounds.The rhythm is chaotic with no identifiable waves and the rate cannot be determined.Based on these clinical findings,the nurse determines that the patient is in which of the following cardiac rhythms?

A) Asystole
B) Ventricular fibrillation
C) Ventricular tachycardia
D) Sinus bradycardia

The nurse is obtaining a 12-lead ECG on a patient and notices that the ECG cannot be interpreted.Which of the following interventions are appropriate for the nurse to take? (Select all that apply. )

A) Inspect the electrodes for secure placement.
B) Reposition any wires that move as a result of patient breathing or movement.
C) Reposition electrodes that are in the correct position.
D) Remind the patient to remain still in order to obtain a good tracing.

A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having problems getting a good night's sleep. I read some information on the Internet and started taking kava kava." Select the nurse's priority response.

A) "The Internet does not have reliable health information for consumers."
B) "The Food and Drug Administration warned against using it due to the link to severe liver damage."
C) "Melatonin has been shown to have better effects for treating sleep disturbances."
D) "Your sleep disturbances are related to your problems with anxiety. Herbs will not help."

Which assessment finding for a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder meets criteria for hospitalization?

A) Urine output 40 mL/hour
B) Pulse rate 58 beats/min
C) Serum potassium 3.4 mEq/L
D) Systolic blood pressure 62 mm Hg