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Title: The nurse is reviewing the characteristics of a normal QRS complex on a patient’s cardiac rhythm str
Post by: Jendo on May 19, 2016
The nurse is reviewing the characteristics of a normal QRS complex on a patient’s cardiac rhythm strip. What will the nurse identify as characteristics of this complex?

1. The first downward deflection after the P wave is the Q wave.
2. The first upward deflection after the P wave is the R wave.
3. The first downward deflection after the R wave is the S wave.
4. It usually measures less than 0.12 seconds or less than 3 small boxes.
5. It ends at the beginning of the T wave.


Title: Re: The nurse is reviewing the characteristics of a normal QRS complex on a patient’s cardiac rhythm
Post by: Canamerica on Jun 11, 2016
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Title: Re: The nurse is reviewing the characteristics of a normal QRS complex on a patient’s cardiac rhythm str
Post by: Jendo on Jun 11, 2016
Your rationale is what helped me understand it, I appreciate the thorough answer


Title: Re: The nurse is reviewing the characteristics of a normal QRS complex on a patient’s cardiac rhythm str
Post by: Canamerica on Jun 17, 2016
Glad you liked it, good night!