A Client with Ischemic Heart Disease Has an Electrocardiograph (ECG)tracing

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client with ischemic heart disease has an electrocardiograph (ECG) tracing that shows a PR interval of 0.24 second.What is the nurse's best action?

• A) Document the finding in the chart.
• B) Measure blood pressure.
• C) Notify the health care provider.
• D) Administer oxygen.

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