A nurse is calculating the atrial rate on an atrial flutter rhythm and is concerned that the rate is dangerously high. Which of the following beats per minute is the nurse calculating?
a. 250-300
b. 300-500
c. 200-250
d. 150-200
a. 250-300
rationale: The atrial rate in atrial flutter is between 250-300+ beats per minute.
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