A patient reports feeling palpitations, light-headedness, and weakness. The nurse finds a pulse deficit when doing the assessment. This may be an indicator of:
A) Atrial fibrillation
B) Sinus tachycardia
C) Premature atrial complex
D) Junctional rhythm
Ans: A
Feedback: Signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation include palpitations, light-headedness, weakness, and a pulse deficit.
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