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The nurse cares for a client following a cardiac arrest
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2000 - 36-year-old was found unresponsive and with no pulse after collapsing at his job. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was started at the scene. The client was successfully resuscitated in the emergency department. The client was intubated, and central vascular access was established.
2130 - The client was transferred to the intensive care unit. Shortly after the transfer, the client converted to ventricular fibrillation. Code blue was called. CPR was delivered over 2 minutes, and a palpable carotid pulse was not assessed. The client's current cardiac monitor shows asystole.


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The next essential intervention is the administration of…………… followed by ……………….. for a client in asystole post-cardiac arrest.

Correct Answer: A,E

Rationale: Epinephrine is given in asystole to stimulate cardiac activity. E: Correct - CPR resumes immediately after medication to restore circulation. B, C, D, F: Incorrect - Amiodarone, sodium bicarbonate, defibrillation, and cardioversion are not indicated for asystole.

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