The nurse points out the characteristics of normal sinus rhythm (NSR), which are: (Select all that apply.)
a. one atrial contraction (P wave).
b. one ventricular contraction (QRS com-plex).
c. one T wave.
d. heart rate 60 to 100.
e. P wave following the QRS complex.
A, B, C, D
The P wave precedes the QRS complex. All other options are seen in NSR.
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