The patient is experiencing frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) . The nurse plans this patient's care based on which understanding of the clinical significance of PVCs?. Select all that apply.
A) PVCs show that the rhythm is regular.
B) PVCs can be a life-threatening cardiac rhythm.
C) PVCs could become the dominant pacemaker.
D) PVCs are neither significant nor dangerous.
E) PVCs can indicate myocardial ischemia and injury.
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