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ATI Comprehensive 2023 With NGN 180 Questions And Answers Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is alert and oriented and is receiving continuous ECG monitoring. The cardiac rhythm strips shows a wavy baseline, no distinguishable P waves, and an increased heart rate.
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The nurse should identify the cardiac rhythm as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Atrial fibrillation. In atrial fibrillation, the atria quiver instead of contracting effectively, leading to an irregular and rapid heart rate. This can be identified on an ECG by the absence of distinct P waves and irregular R-R intervals. Ventricular asystole (
A) is the absence of ventricular contractions, second-degree heart block (
B) is characterized by intermittent conduction block between the atria and ventricles, and sinus tachycardia (
C) is a regular rapid heart rate originating from the sinus node.
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