Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A client in an urgent care clinic is complaining of heart palpitations, fatigue, and shortness of breath. A 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) shows no discernable P-waves, and an irregular ventricular rate. The nurse should understand that this finding represents which of the following conditions?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Atrial fibrillation is characterized by irregular ventricular rates and absent P-waves on ECG.