The physician is about to perform carotid sinus massage on a client with supraventricular tachycardia.What equipment is most important for the nurse to have ready?

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Complications of this procedure include bradydysrhythmias,asystole,ventricular fibrillation,and cerebral damage.The resuscitation cart,complete with defibrillator,should be available whenever this procedure is initiated.The other equipment is not needed.

The Physician Is About to Perform Carotid Sinus Massage on a Client