After reviewing new orders for 4 clients, the nurse proceeds to connect the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) client to a cardiac monitor.
Why was this ordered for the client?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

After reviewing new orders for 4 clients, the nurse proceeds to connect the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) client to a cardiac monitor.  
   Why was this ordered for the client? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

COPD clients are at risk for cardiac dysrhythmias due to the electrolyte shifts in acidosis.

Answer

COPD clients are at risk for cardiac dysrhythmias due to an alteration of electrolyte levels in alkalosis.

Answer

All COPD clients must be hooked up to the heart monitor.

Answer

COPD clients are at risk for myocardial infarctions, therefore, ST elevations or depressions should be monitored.

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