A Patient on Cardiac Telemetry Has F Waves Present

question 41

Multiple Choice

A patient on cardiac telemetry has F waves present.Which entry should the nurse include in the documentation?

• A) "Atrial fibrillation noted"
• B) "Ventricular fibrillation present"
• C) "Atrial flutter present on telemetry"
• D) "Premature ventricular contractions noted"

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Definitions:

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