In a junctional rhythm viewed in lead II, where is the location of the P wave on the ECG if atrial and ventricular depolarization occur simultaneously?
a. Before the QRS complex
b. During the QRS complex
c. After the QRS complex
B
If the atria and ventricles depolarize at the same time, a P wave will not be visible because it will be hidden in the QRS complex.
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