[Verified Answer]: Four hours after her arrival to the…

Four hours after her arrival to the emergency department, the patient remains in second-degree type II heart block and her vital signs are stable. She is transferred to a telemetry unit to prepare for insertion of a permanent pacemaker later in the day. When she gets out of bed to use the restroom, she felt faint and had to sit on the floor. The nurse finds her sitting on the floor beside the commode; the patient is awake but somewhat confused. The patient is assisted back to bed. The nurse notes that the ECG monitor shows that the patient’s heart rate is at 40 beats/minute and she is now in third-degree heart block. The Rapid Response team is called, and preparations are made for the immediate application of a transcutaneous pacemaker (TCP). 20. Based on the current treatment plan, the primary focus will be on which preventive measures. In the box below, mark an X next to the priority prevention. Risk for Priority prevention Angina Injury from falling due to syncope Hypertension Hypotension Pacemaker failure to pace Infection of the incision site Pneumothorax Dislodged pacing electrodes