When analyzing a client's electrocardiograph (ECG) tracing,the nurse observes that not all QRS complexes are preceded by a P wave.What is the nurse's interpretation of this observation?
A) The client has hyperkalemia causing irregular QRS complexes.
B) Ventricular tachycardia is overriding the normal atrial rhythm.
C) The client's chest leads are not making sufficient contact with the skin.
D) Ventricular and atrial depolarizations are initiated from different sites.
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