A patient has the following rhythm. Which assessment finding indicates a need for further treatment?

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1. A short period of asystole followed by conversion to NSR is usually seen with treatment of SVT with adenosine.
2. This finding indicates adequate tissue perfusion and would not be present in a patient with unstable bradycardia.
3. This assessment finding would not be present in an unstable patient in third-degree AVB.
4. A heart rate of 42 and a BP of 78/60 are not adequate and indicate that the patient is unstable with third-degree heart block.

A Patient Has the Following Rhythm