Under which of these conditions might a pacemaker rhythm be irregular?
A. The patient's heart does not generate any inherent impulses.
B. The patient's heart generates impulses at a rate that is slower than the pacemaker rate.
C. The patient's heart generates impulses at a rate that is faster than the pacemaker rate.
D. The patient's underlying heart rhythm is irregular.
Answer: C
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