A client with life-threatening ventricular tachycardia is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED). The nurse notes that the client has a pulse present and is hemodynamically stable. The healthcare team is unable to obtain intravenous access. Which of the following actions would best promote a positive outcome for this client?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A client with life-threatening ventricular tachycardia is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED). The nurse notes that the client has a pulse present and is hemodynamically stable. The healthcare team is unable to obtain intravenous access. Which of the following actions would  best  promote a positive outcome for this client? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Administer Lidocaine into the client's deltoid muscle

Answer

Attempt to establish an intraosseous route

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Set up the equipment to insert a central venous catheter

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Ensure the client does not have a personal directive

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