The nurse is planning care for a client admitted with a cardiac dysrhythmia.Which action would be the most appropriate for this client?
A) Restrict fluids.
B) Encourage bed rest.
C) Monitor serum electrolyte levels.
D) Instruct in a low-fat diet.

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A) The nurse should monitor serum electrolyte levels because electrolyte imbalances affect cardiac depolarization and repolarization, and may cause dysrhythmias. More information is needed before determining whether the client needs to be on bed rest. There is no evidence to suggest the client needs to have fluids restricted. There is no evidence to suggest the client needs instruction on a low-fat diet.
B) The nurse should monitor serum electrolyte levels because electrolyte imbalances affect cardiac depolarization and repolarization, and may cause dysrhythmias. More information is needed before determining whether the client needs to be on bed rest. There is no evidence to suggest the client needs to have fluids restricted. There is no evidence to suggest the client needs instruction on a low-fat diet.
C) The nurse should monitor serum electrolyte levels because electrolyte imbalances affect cardiac depolarization and repolarization, and may cause dysrhythmias. More information is needed before determining whether the client needs to be on bed rest. There is no evidence to suggest the client needs to have fluids restricted. There is no evidence to suggest the client needs instruction on a low-fat diet.
D) The nurse should monitor serum electrolyte levels because electrolyte imbalances affect cardiac depolarization and repolarization, and may cause dysrhythmias. More information is needed before determining whether the client needs to be on bed rest. There is no evidence to suggest the client needs to have fluids restricted. There is no evidence to suggest the client needs instruction on a low-fat diet.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client Admitted with a Cardiac