The nurse calculates a patient's QRS interval as being 0.08 seconds. What should the nurse do for this patient?
a. Consider starting CPR.
b. Notify the RN immediately.
c. Prepare to defibrillate the patient.
d. Nothing since this is a normal finding.
ANS: D
The normal QRS interval is between 0.06 to 0.10 seconds. The nurse does not need to do anything for this rhythm. A. The patient does not need CPR. B. The nurse does not need to be immediately notified. C. The patient does not need to be defibrillated.
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