Management of CareQuestion 772 of 2368
A client with stable atrial fibrillation is scheduled for cardioversion. Which action should the nurse take before the procedure?
- Withhold all information to reduce anxiety
- Tell the client that they will remember the shock
- Verify that a signed consent is in the medical record
- Remove the cardiac monitor leads
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Correct answer: Verify that a signed consent is in the medical record
A scheduled cardioversion is an invasive procedure, so informed consent is needed. The client receives sedation that limits memory of the shock.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Interpret Basic ECG: Cardioversion. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026