A client has a temporary transcutaneous pacemaker applied and the nurse notes electrical capture on the monitor. What action does the nurse take next?

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After verifying electrical capture, the nurse assesses for mechanical capture to determine if the pacemaker is generating a pulse. The nurse can then analyze the ECG strip and assess for pain. Documentation will occur last.

A Client Has a Temporary Transcutaneous Pacemaker Applied and the Nurse