Question # 52

A patient is scheduled for elective cardioversion of atrial fibrillation lasting 72 hours. The nurse’s priority action before the procedure is to:

Options:

A.

Confirm the patient has been therapeutically anticoagulated for at least three weeks or that a recent TEE has ruled out left-atrial appendage thrombus

B.

Obtain a 12-lead ECG

C.

Ensure NPO status for six hours

D.

Administer a benzodiazepine for anxiety

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