After you report a second-degree AV block, Mobitz type II, to a licensed practitioner, what should you prepare for?
A)A code blue situation and application of a temporary pacemaker
B)A nuclear exercise stress test
C)An ambulatory monitor and an echocardiogram
D)An angiogram and laboratory tests

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Mobitz type II is a more serious form of second-degree AV block and can lead to further conduction abnormalities and potentially complete heart block. Therefore, the immediate management may involve application of a temporary pacemaker and monitoring for any signs of deterioration, including a possible code blue situation.

After You Report a Second-Degree AV Block, Mobitz Type II