The staff educator is teaching a class in dysrhythmias. What statement is correct for defibrillation?
A) It is a scheduled procedure 1 to 10 days in advance.
B) The client is sedated before the procedure.
C) It is used to eliminate ventricular dysrhythmias.
D) It uses less electrical energy than cardioversion.

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Defibrillation is used to eliminate ventricular dysrhythmias, such as ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia. It involves delivering a high energy shock to the heart to stop the abnormal rhythm and allow the heart to restart with a normal rhythm. Defibrillation is not a scheduled procedure and the client is not sedated before the procedure. Defibrillation uses more electrical energy than cardioversion.

The Staff Educator Is Teaching a Class in Dysrhythmias