Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse on a telemetry unit is caring for a client who has premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). While sitting in a chair, the client reports feeling lightheaded. If the client is having PVCs, which of the following findings should the nurse expect when auscultating the client's apical pulse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Irregular pulsations are expected with PVCs because they cause occasional early beats that disrupt the regular rhythm of the pulse.