Ms. Alvarez, 78, with HTN and HFrEF comes for fatigue. Home…
Ms. Alvarez, 78, with HTN and HFrEF comes for fatigue. Home meds: losartan 50 mg daily, furosemide 20 mg daily, apixaban 5 mg BID. Vitals: BP 124/70, HR 88 irregular, RR 16, SpO₂ 97% RA. She denies chest pain. Later that evening she becomes anxious with palpitations. Vitals: BP 102/64, HR 170 irregular, RR 22, SpO₂ 95% RA. Student prompts (answer in complete sentences) Identify Rhythm Strip 1 and Rhythm Strip 2. Describe the ECG features distinguishing them. Is Ms. Alvarez (strip 1)currently stable or unstable? Defend your answer with data. Outline your first three nursing actions for Strip 2. If she became hypotensive with altered mental status, what immediate therapy is indicated and why?
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