The nurse is assessing an adult client with a cardiac dysrhythmia. Which finding would the nurse identify as possibly contributing to this client's dysrhythmia?

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A)Caffeine increases the risk of ectopic beats and rapid heart rates. The client is a non-smoker and does not ingest alcohol, both of which would contribute to cardiac dysrhythmias. Engaging in routine physical activity will not cause dysrhythmias or conduction defects. Antihypertensive medications are not associated with cardiac dysrhythmias.
B)Caffeine increases the risk of ectopic beats and rapid heart rates. The client is a non-smoker and does not ingest alcohol, both of which would contribute to cardiac dysrhythmias. Engaging in routine physical activity will not cause dysrhythmias or conduction defects. Antihypertensive medications are not associated with cardiac dysrhythmias.
C)Caffeine increases the risk of ectopic beats and rapid heart rates. The client is a non-smoker and does not ingest alcohol, both of which would contribute to cardiac dysrhythmias. Engaging in routine physical activity will not cause dysrhythmias or conduction defects. Antihypertensive medications are not associated with cardiac dysrhythmias.
D)Caffeine increases the risk of ectopic beats and rapid heart rates. The client is a non-smoker and does not ingest alcohol, both of which would contribute to cardiac dysrhythmias. Engaging in routine physical activity will not cause dysrhythmias or conduction defects. Antihypertensive medications are not associated with cardiac dysrhythmias.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Adult Client with a Cardiac