The patient tells the nurse,"My doctor says I have atrial fibrillation.Is this serious and how is it treated?" What is (are) the best response(s) by the nurse? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A) "This condition is best treated with what we call antidysrhythmic drugs."
B) "This is very common;your doctor will discuss the best treatment with you."
C) "Depending upon your symptoms,your doctor may use an electrical shock."
D) "This is quite serious;did your doctor mention a heart transplant?"
E) "It is very serious,even more serious than a ventricular dysrhythmia."
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