After measuring the PR interval, the student nurse notices the PR interval is 0.18 seconds. The student nurse would need to take which of the following actions?
a. Continue to monitor the client
b. Check the client's pulse
c. Obtain a 12 lead electrocardiogram
d. Call the provider
a. Continue to monitor the client
rationale: 0.18 seconds is a normal PR interval.
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