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    ATI Adult Health Assessment Final Proctored Exam

    A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about evaluating a cardiac rhythm. Which of the following options should the nurse identify as the P wave in the ECG complex? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    The P wave is the first deflection of the ECG complex, preceding the QRS complex. It is typically a small, rounded, and positive deflection on the ECG.

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