A student nurse is reviewing the client's EKG on a telemetry unit. The student nurse is attempting to identify the rhythm as a normal sinus rhythm. Which of the following steps should the student nurse identify for normal sinus rhythm? Select all that apply.
a. A prolonged QT interval
b. Normal PR interval
c. 2 P waves to one QRS
d. Heart rate between 60-100 BPM
e. Regular pattern
b. Normal PR interval
d. Heart rate between 60-100 BPM
e. Regular pattern
rationale: NSR has a normal PR interval of 0.12-0.20 seconds.NSR has a heart rate of 60-100 BPM.Normal sinus rhythm (NSR) has a regular pattern.
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