The student nurse is observing a rhythm on an EKG, and understands that which of the following are characteristics of atrial fibrillation? Select all that apply.
a. Unmeasurable PR interval
b. Normal PR interval
c. Unmeasurable QRS complex
d. Normal QRS complex
e. No identifiable P waves
a. Unmeasurable PR interval
d. Normal QRS complex
e. No identifiable P waves
rationale: Atrial fibrillation does not have identifiable P waves.Atrial fibrillation has a normal QRS complex.Atrial fibrillation does not have identifiable P waves.
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