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A Nurse Is Discussing Adenosine with a Nursing Student

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A nurse is discussing adenosine with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?


A) "Adenosine acts by suppressing action potentials in the SA and AV nodes."
B) "Adenosine can be used to prevent paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome."
C) "Adenosine has a half-life that lasts only a few seconds and must be given intravenously."
D) "Adenosine is not effective for treating atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or ventricular dysrhythmias."

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