A client with ischemic heart disease has an electrocardiograph (ECG) tracing that shows a PR interval of 0.24 second. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Document the finding in the chart.
b. Measure blood pressure.
c. Notify the health care provider.
d. Administer oxygen.
A
This prolonged PR interval indicates a first-degree heart block. First-degree heart block in a sta-ble client requires no intervention.
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