What nursing interventions could you institute with a client who has a suspected dysrhythmia that would help detect life-threatening dysrhythmias and would manage and minimize any that occur?
A) Monitor blood pressure continuously.
B) Monitor cardiac rhythm continuously.
C) Provide supplemental oxygen.
D) Palpate the client's pulse and observe the client's response.

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The best nursing intervention for detecting and managing dysrhythmias is continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring, as this allows for immediate detection of any life-threatening dysrhythmias and prompt intervention. While monitoring blood pressure and providing supplemental oxygen may also be important in managing dysrhythmias, they are not specific interventions for detecting or minimizing dysrhythmias. Palpating the client's pulse and observing their response is not sufficient for detecting dysrhythmias as many dysrhythmias may not be palpable or noticeable to the client.

What Nursing Interventions Could You Institute with a Client Who