A patient comes to the emergency department with complaints of chest pain after using cocaine. The nurse assesses the patient and obtains vital signs with results as follows: blood pressure 140/92, heart rate 128, respiratory rate 26, and oxygen saturation of 98%. What rhythm on the monitor does the nurse anticipate viewing?

A patient comes to the emergency department with complaints of chest pain after using cocaine. The nurse assesses the patient and obtains vital signs with results as follows: blood pressure 140/92, heart rate 128, respiratory rate 26, and oxygen saturation of 98%. What rhythm on the monitor does the nurse anticipate viewing?

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A patient comes to the emergency department with complaints of chest pain after using cocaine. The nurse assesses the patient and obtains vital signs with results as follows: blood pressure 140/92, heart rate 128, respiratory rate 26, and oxygen saturation of 98%. What rhythm on the monitor does the nurse anticipate viewing?


a) Sinus tachycardia
b) Ventricular tachycardia
c) Normal sinus rhythm
d) Sinus bradycardia


Answer: a) Sinus tachycardia


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