A patient is experiencing palpitations that are found to be PVCs. Which manifestation should the nurse expect to observe in this patient?
a. Headache
b. Confusion
c. Lightheadedness
d. Tingling of extremities
ANS: C
Lightheadedness is a manifestation of PVCs. A. B. D. Headache, confusion, and tingling extremities are not manifestations of PVCs.
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