A nurse notes that the PR interval on a client's ECG tracing is 0.14 seconds. What action should the nurse take?
A. Call the health care provider immediately.
B. Administer epinephrine immediately.
C. Apply oxygen via nasal cannula.
D. Document the finding as the only action.
D
The PR interval normally ranges from 0.12 to 0.20 . This is a normal finding, so the nurse simply documents this. No further action is required.
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