The Patient Is Experiencing Frequent Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)

question 22

Multiple Choice

The patient is experiencing frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) . The nurse plans this patient's care based on which understanding of the clinical significance of PVCs?. Select all that apply.

• A) PVCs show that the rhythm is regular.
• B) PVCs can be a life-threatening cardiac rhythm.
• C) PVCs could become the dominant pacemaker.
• D) PVCs are neither significant nor dangerous.
• E) PVCs can indicate myocardial ischemia and injury.

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