A Patient Presents with Complaints of Dizziness, Lightheadedness and a Syncopal

Multiple Choice

A patient presents with complaints of dizziness, lightheadedness and a syncopal episode. The nurse record his pulse rate as 40/minute and blood pressure as 90/70 mm Hg. His EKG findings are suggestive of second-degree, type II AV block. What should be the goal of treatment in this patient?

A) Increase the heart rate
B) Restore sinus rhythm and maintain cardiac output
C) Increase blood pressure
D) Improve blood supply to vital organs