Physiological AdaptationQuestion 762 of 2368
A client in ventricular tachycardia has no pulse. Which treatment does the nurse anticipate?
- Defibrillation
- Synchronized cardioversion
- Valsalva maneuvers
- Observation with repeat ECG in 1 hour
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Correct answer: Defibrillation
With a pulse, ventricular tachycardia is treated with synchronized cardioversion or medications. Without a pulse, defibrillation is given.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Interpret Basic ECG: Ventricular Rhythms. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026