The most accurate way to determine heart rate would be to
A)Count the number of P waves in a minute-long rhythm strip.
B)Count the number of QRS complexes in a minute-long rhythm strip.
C)Count the number of QRS complexes on a six-second strip and multiply by 10.
D)Count the number of P waves on a six-second strip and multiply by 10.

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The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization and is the most reliable indicator of heartbeats. Counting the number of QRS complexes in a minute-long rhythm strip provides the most accurate heart rate measurement.

The Most Accurate Way to Determine Heart Rate Would Be