Which is a client with a heart rate of 170 bpm and a normal QRS duration most likely experiencing?
A. Tachydysrhythmia originating from the bundle branches.
B. Tachydysrhythmia originating from the atria.
C. Tachydysrhythmia originating from the ventricles.
D. Tachydysrhythmia originating from the Purkinje fibers.
Answer: B
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