A Client Diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation Is Prescribed a Calcium

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed a calcium channel blocker to help control the ventricular rate.The nurse plans to monitor the client's cardiac rhythm strip for which change?

• A)Widening of the QRS complex
• B)Widening of the QT interval
• C)Inverted T waves
• D)Prolongation of the PR interval

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