An 86-year-old female presents to the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath. Assessments reveal atrial fibrill
ation at 148 beats/min. a. Discuss your potential plan of care for this client. b. Discuss an antidysrhythmic with which this client may be treated and the possible implications for care.
The woman has difficulty breathing due to air duct defibrillation, that is why she will not be allowed to do physical activity, a beta-blocker, an antiarrhythmic, and a diuretic will be indicated to also regulate blood pressure and fluid retention in cause of venous return dysfunction.
Explanation:
These patients have to have a very careful and constant attention since they can enter a heart systemic failure, unlike ventricular fibrillation, the atrial fibrillation is much more serious and lethal.
