Which of the following nursing interventions is required to prepare a patient with cardiac dysrhythmia for elective electrical cardioversion?

Which of the following nursing interventions is required to prepare a patient with cardiac dysrhythmia for elective electrical cardioversion?


a) Administer digitalis and diuretics 24 hours before cardioversion
b) Facilitate CPR until the patient is prepared for cardioversion
c) Instruct the patient to restrict food and oral intake
d) Monitor blood pressure every 4 hours


Answer: c) Instruct the patient to restrict food and oral intake


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