The nurse is preparing to analyze a patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm strip. In which order should the nurse complete this analysis? Place the six steps in the correct order.Choice 1. Determine rate.Choice 2. Assess P wave.Choice 3. Determine regularity.Choice 4. Identify abnormalities.Choice 5. Assess P-to-QRS relationship.Choice 6. Determine interval durations.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
1, 3, 2, 5, 6, 4
Choice 1. The first step in this process is to determine rate.
Choice 2. The third step is to assess the P wave.
Choice 3. The second step is to determine regularity.
Choice 4. The sixth step is to identify abnormalities.
Choice 5. The fourth step is to assess P-to-QRS relationship.
Choice 6. The fifth step is to determine interval durations.
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