An irregular rhythm is one in which
A)The R-R intervals vary "all over the place."
B)The R-R intervals vary by only one or two little blocks.
C)There are premature beats or pauses that interrupt the otherwise regular rhythm.
D)The QRS complexes do not look alike.

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An irregular rhythm is characterized by R-R intervals that vary "all over the place," meaning there is no discernible pattern or consistency to the length of time between heartbeats. Option B describes a slightly irregular rhythm, while options C and D describe arrhythmias that may have irregular components but are not necessarily considered solely irregular rhythms.

An Irregular Rhythm Is One in Which