Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with collecting data on a client who is on a continuous ECG monitor. The client's ECG tracing shows no identifiable P waves and an irregular ventricular rate. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following cardiac dysrhythmias?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
In atrial fibrillation, P waves are absent, and the ventricular rhythm is irregular. This matches the ECG description given in the question.