Physiological AdaptationQuestion 766 of 2368
A client has second-degree AV block, Type II. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate?
- A permanent pacemaker
- No treatment because it is always benign
- Valsalva maneuvers
- Cardioversion for a stable client
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Correct answer: A permanent pacemaker
Type II block signals severe heart disease that can progress to third-degree block and usually needs a permanent pacemaker.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Interpret Basic ECG: Type II. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026