Multiple Choice
A patient's monitor strip shows an irregular rhythm. Which count and approach should the nurse use to estimate this patient's heart rate?
A) Small blocks between two consecutive R waves and divide by 1500
B) Large blocks between two consecutive R waves and divide by 300
C) QRS complexes in 6 seconds and multiply by 10
D) Large blocks in 3 seconds and multiply by 20
Correct Answer:
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