1.The nurse is reviewing an electrocardiogram rhythm strip. The P waves and QRS complexes are regular. The PRinterval is 0.16 seconds, and QRS complexes measure 0.06 seconds. The overall heart rate is...

1.The nurse is reviewing an electrocardiogram rhythm strip. The P waves and QRS complexes are regular. The PRinterval is 0.16 seconds, and QRS complexes measure 0.06 seconds. The overall heart rate is 64 beats/minute. Which action should the nurse take?

1. Check vital signs.

2. Check laboratory test results.

3. Notify the health care provider.

4. Continue to monitor for any rhythm change.

2. A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which begins to sound its alarm. The nurse sees no electrocardiographic complexes on the screen. Which is the priority nursing action?

1. Call a code.

2. Call the health care provider.

3. Check the client’s status and lead placement.

4. Press the recorder button on the electrocardiogram console.