The Nurse Prepares to Analyze a Patient's ECG Rhythm Strip

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse prepares to analyze a patient's ECG rhythm strip. Place in order the steps the nurse should use to interpret this strip.

• A) Determine the heart rhythm.
• B) Measure the heart rate.
• C) Examine the P waves.
• D) Examine the P to QRD ratio.
• E) Measure the PR interval.
• F) Examine the QRS complex.
• G) Interpret the rhythm.
• H) None of the above.

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