After assessing a client who is receiving an amiodarone intr…

After assessing a client who is receiving an amiodarone intravenous infusion for unstable ventricular tachycardia, the nurse documents the findings and compares these with the previous assessment findings: Vital Signs Nursing Assessment Time: 0800Temperature: 98° FHeart rate: 68 beats/minBlood pressure: 135/60 mm HgRespiratory rate: 14 breaths/minOxygen saturation: 96%Oxygen therapy: 2 L nasal cannulaTime: 1000Temperature: 98.2° FHeart rate: 49 beats/minBlood pressure: 101/57 mm HgRespiratory rate: 16 breaths/minOxygen saturation: 95%Oxygen therapy: 2 L nasal cannula Time: 0800Client alert and oriented.Cardiac rhythm: normal sinus rhythm.Skin: warm, dry, and appropriate for race.Respirations equal and unlabored.Client denies shortness of breath and chest pain.Time: 1000Client alert and oriented.Cardiac rhythm: sinus bradycardia.Skin: warm, dry, and appropriate for race.Respirations equal and unlabored.Client denies shortness of breath and chest pain.Client voids 420 mL of clear yellow urine. Based on the above assessments, which action should the nurse take?

Following insertion of a central venous catheter, the nurse…

Following insertion of a central venous catheter, the nurse obtains a stat chest x-ray film to verify proper catheter placement. The radiologist reports to the nurse: “The tip of the catheter is located in the superior vena cava.” What is the best interpretation of these results by the nurse?