The nurse is preparing to analyze a patient's ECG rhythm strip. Place in order the steps the nurse will use to interpret this strip. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down
1. Determine the heart rhythm.
2. Measure the heart rate.
3. Examine the P waves.
4. Examine the P to QRD ratio.
5. Measure the PR interval.
6. Examine the QRS complex.
Choice 7. Interpret the rhythm.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Rationale 1: This is the first step when analyzing an ECG rhythm.
Rationale 2: This is the second step when analyzing an ECG rhythm.
Rationale 3: This is the third step when analyzing an ECG rhythm.
Rationale 4: This is the fourth step when analyzing an ECG rhythm.
Rationale 5: This is the fifth step when analyzing an ECG rhythm.
Rationale 6: This is the sixth step when analyzing an ECG rhythm.
Rationale 7: This is the final step when analyzing an ECG rhythm.
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