The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Severe Left

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with severe left ventricular dysfunction who has been identified as being at risk for sudden cardiac death. What medical intervention can be performed that may extend the survival of the patient?

A) Insertion of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
B) Insertion of an implantable pacemaker
C) Administration of a calcium channel blocker
D) Administration of a beta-blocker