The charge nurse quickly walks by and hands the rhythm strip…
The charge nurse quickly walks by and hands the rhythm strip below (1) to the nurse. The nurse then assesses the client as responsive and the telemetry leads falling of the client. The nurse applies new telemetry leads. The nurse then looks up at the cardiac monitor and sees the following rhythm strip below (2). What should the nurse most appropriately identify the first rhythm as in regards to the client’s condition and situation? 1. Rhythm strip: 2. Rhythm strip: