The nurse is analyzing a rhythm strip. What does the nurse look at to identify the resting state of the heart?
A) P wave
B) T wave
C) U wave
D) QRS complex
Ans: B
Feedback: The T wave represents ventricular muscle depolarization, also referred to as the resting state.
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_______ Adaptive _______ Client centered _______ Goal directed according to the needs of the client _______ Diagnosis and treatment of disease _______ An art _______ A science Fill in the blank(s) with correct word