Please complete the following discussion post. Your main post should be at least 500 words . You must utilize APA 7th edition format and utilize sources that are academically and scientifically credible.
1. How would you identify this rhythm? Would it be considered a sinus rhythm? Why or why not?
2. What are some causes for this dysrhythmia?
3. If a patient has this dysrhythmia what medications might be given to control a heart rate of 210 beats/minute? What type of medications be given to convert the rhythm?
4. Could cardioversion be beneficial to a patient with this dysrhythmia? What is the major priority before cardioversion could be used? What about catheter ablation?
5. Should the nurse anticipate that the patient would be placed on anticoagulation long term? Does this dysrhythmia increase the risk for stroke? Why?
Watch these videos to help you better understand this dysrhythmia:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FLE6HWiImMLinks to an external site.