Which of the following will be found in a patient with asystole?
1. Increased ventricular activity
2. Absence of electrical activity
3. No blood pressure
4. Highly variable heart rate
a. 2
b. 1, 4
c. 2, 3
d. 1, 3, 4
C
Asystole is the complete absence of electrical and mechanical activity in the heart. Because of that, there is no blood pressure. Death is imminent.
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