A nurse is attempting to determine if their client is having premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and knows that which of the following are characteristics of PVCs? Select all that apply.
a. PR interval is not measurable during PVC
b. Normal PR interval during PVC
c. Wide QRS complex
d. Normal QRS complex
e. Normal P:QRS ratio during PVC
a. PR interval is not measurable during PVC
c. Wide QRS complex
rationale: The PR interval is not measured during a PVC because there are no P waves.During a PVC the QRS complex is wider.
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