The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient on Continuous Cardiac

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient on continuous cardiac monitoring.The nurse assesses the rhythm as regular with a normal PQRST complex and a rate of 62 beats per minute.Which analysis is the correct interpretation of this cardiac rhythm?

• A)Sinus bradycardia
• B)Sinus tachycardia
• C)Premature bradycardia
• D)Normal sinus rhythm

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