A patient on cardiac telemetry has F waves present. Which entry should the nurse include in the documentation?
a. "Atrial fibrillation noted"
b. "Ventricular fibrillation present"
c. "Atrial flutter present on telemetry"
d. "Premature ventricular contractions noted"
ANS: C
F waves are characteristic of atrial flutter. A. B. D. F waves do not indicate atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, or premature atrial contractions.
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