The nurse is caring for a patient on continuous cardiac monitoring.The nurse assesses the rhythm as regular with a normal PQRST complex and a rate of 62 beats per minute.Which analysis is the correct interpretation of this cardiac rhythm?
A)Sinus bradycardia
B)Sinus tachycardia
C)Premature bradycardia
D)Normal sinus rhythm

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Characteristics of normal sinus rhythm include regular rhythm,rate 60 to 99 beats per minute,and a normal PQRST complex.Sinus bradycardia is a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.Sinus tachycardia is a heart rate 100 to 180 beats per minute.There is no rhythm known as premature bradycardia.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient on Continuous Cardiac