A nurse working in the emergency department is participating in the resuscitation of a client experiencing sudden cardiac death.After 5 cycles of CPR,the nurse evaluates the client's cardiac rhythm as asystole.What is the next action by the nurse?
A) Administer epinephrine.
B) Immediately defibrillate the client.
C) Assess the cardiac monitor electrodes.
D) Assess the client's pulse.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A) According to AHA CPR guidelines, after 5 rounds of CPR, the nurse should assess the client's pulse. All other choices are incorrect actions by the nurse.
B) According to AHA CPR guidelines, after 5 rounds of CPR, the nurse should assess the client's pulse. All other choices are incorrect actions by the nurse.
C) According to AHA CPR guidelines, after 5 rounds of CPR, the nurse should assess the client's pulse. All other choices are incorrect actions by the nurse.
D) According to AHA CPR guidelines, after 5 rounds of CPR, the nurse should assess the client's pulse. All other choices are incorrect actions by the nurse.

A Nurse Working in the Emergency Department Is Participating in the Resuscitation