The nurse is assessing a client who is diagnosed with pulseless electrical activity. Which of the following will the nurse include in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)

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Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is a condition where there is electrical activity in the heart but no pulse. The nurse should assess for reversible causes of PEA, often remembered by the H's and T's: Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Tamponade, and Thrombosis. Throat pain is not related to PEA.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Is Diagnosed with Pulseless