Multiple Choice
How should the nurse interpret the electrocardiogram (ECG) of a patient which shows an atrial rate of 300-600 bpm, ventricular rate of 100-180 bpm, irregularly irregular rhythm, variable P:QRS, and PR interval that cannot be measured?
A) Atrial flutter
B) Atrial fibrillation
C) Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
D) Sinus tachycardia
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