The nurse should reassure the patient will receive the best
care in keeping with his written directives Cardiac dysrhythmias associated
with altered myocardial automaticity, conductivity or contractility can effect
cardiac output. Reduced cardiac output increases the risk of ineffective tissue
perfusion. If the dysrhythmia is a life-threatening type, encourage the family
unit to calmly formulate a plan of action.
The hippocampus, which is found deep inside the medial temporal lobe
