A patient in the ICU is receiving continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring. The nurse identifies which dysrhythmia as potentially life-threatening and requiring immediate intervention? a) Sinus bradycardia b) Atrial fibrillation c) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) d) Ventricular tachycardia (VT)

A patient in the ICU is receiving continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring. The nurse identifies which dysrhythmia as potentially life-threatening and requiring immediate intervention? a) Sinus bradycardia b) Atrial fibrillation c) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) d) Ventricular tachycardia (VT)

Body Structures & Functions

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Chapter1: Introduction To The Structural Units

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