After administering an antiarrhythmic drug, the nurse would report which of the following electrocardiogram (ECG) changes to the physician? Select all that apply
A) Tachycardia
B) Prolongation of PR interval
C) Prolongation of QT interval
D) Widening of the QRS complex
E) Bradycardia
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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The nurse reports to the physician any abnormalities or significant interval changes of the ECG, including tachycardia, prolongation of the PR interval or QT interval, widening of the QRS complex, or bradycardia.
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