Author Question: The nurse is admitting an infant diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia. Which intervention is ... (Read 90 times)

Garrulous · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is admitting an infant diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia. Which intervention is the priority for this infant?

1. Apply ice to the face.
2. Perform Valsalva's maneuver.
3. Administer a beta blocker.
4. Prepare for cardioversion.

Question 2

The mother of a child with a heart defect is questioning the nurse about the child's diuretic. When teaching the mother about the medication, what should the emphasis from the nurse?

1. Close monitoring of output
2. The digitalization process
3. The possibility that pulses in the child might be weak
4. The child's increased appetite

tranoy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Supraventricular tachycardia episodes are initially treated with vagal maneuvers to slow the heart rate when the infant is stable. In stable infants, the application of ice or iced saline solution to the face can reduce the heart rate. The infant is not capable of performing Valsalva's maneuver. Calcium channel blockers, not beta blockers, are the drugs of choice. Cardioversion is used in an urgent situation, but is not typically the initial treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: It is important to monitor the output of the child on a diuretic to determine effectiveness of the drug. Digitalization pulses are not associated with diuretics. The child will usually have a decreased appetite.