A patient was admitted several weeks ago with an acute myoca…

A patient was admitted several weeks ago with an acute myocardial infarction and subsequently underwent coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Since a cardiac arrest 5 days ago, the patient has been unresponsive. An electroencephalogram shows no meaningful brain activity. After a family conference, the practitioner orders a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, and palliative care is begun. How does this affect the patient’s treatment?

The nurse is teaching a class on dysrhythmias and associated…

The nurse is teaching a class on dysrhythmias and associated therapy. The nurse asks the class, “Which cardiac dysrhythmia would result in the lowest cardiac output, and what treatment would be effective?” The class best demonstrates understanding by responding that ____ results in the lowest cardiac output, and treatment includes ____.