When computing a heart rate from the ECG tracing, the nurse counts 15 of the small blocks between the R waves of a patient whose rhythm is regular. From these data, the nurse calculates the patient's heart rate to be which of the following?
A. 60 Beats/min
B. 75 Beats/min
C. 100 Beats/min
D. 150 Beats/min
Answer: C. 100 Beats/min
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