The patient is admitted with sinus pauses causing periods of loss of consciousness.The patient is asymptomatic,awake and alert,but fatigued.He answers questions appropriately.When admitting this patient,the nurse should first
A) prepare the patient for temporary pacemaker insertion.
B) prepare the patient for permanent pacemaker insertion.
C) assess the patient's medication profile.
D) apply transcutaneous pacemaker paddles.

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AV nodal blocking medications (such as beta blockers,calcium channel blockers,and digoxin)and increased vagal tone may cause sinus exit block.Causes are explored,and prescribed medications may need to be adjusted or discontinued.If patients are symptomatic,significant numbers of pauses may require treatment,including temporary (including transcutaneous)and permanent implantation of a pacemaker.

The Patient Is Admitted with Sinus Pauses Causing Periods of Loss