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Sem 2 Ch 8 Cardiovascular Peripheral Vascular Disorder

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When interpreting an ECG, the nurse would keep in mind which of the following about the P wave? Select all that apply

Author: Lexie Rae Negron



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Reflects electrical impulse beginning at the SA node Reflects atrial muscle depolarization Has a duration of normally 0.11 seconds or less In a client who has had an ECG, the P wave represents the activation of the electrical impulse in the SA node, which is then transmitted to the AV node. In addition, the P wave represents atrial muscle depolarization, not ventricular depolarization. The normal duration of the P wave is 0.11 seconds or less in duration and 2.5 mm or more in height.


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