Ati Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232

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A nurse on a telemetry unit is caring for a client who has a history of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). The client reports feeling lightheaded and feeling heart beats in their chest. In a client having PVCs, which of the following findings would the nurse expect when auscultating the client's apical pulse?

A. Irregular pulsations B. Bounding pulsations C. Tachycardia D. Bradycardia

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: PVCs cause irregular pulsations due to premature ventricular beats disrupting normal rhythm.

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