The Nurse Understands That in a Third-Degree AV Block

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse understands that in a third-degree AV block

• A) every P wave is conducted to the ventricles.
• B) some P waves are conducted to the ventricles.
• C) none of the P waves are conducted to the ventricles.
• D) the PR interval is prolonged.

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