The nurse recognizes that prompt treatment is essential for which type of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) if viewed on the patient's cardiac monitor?

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R-on-T phenomenon is a type of PVC where the premature beat occurs during the vulnerable period of the previous beat, which can lead to ventricular fibrillation. Prompt treatment is essential to prevent this potentially life-threatening arrhythmia. Less than six PVCs per minute, a unifocal PVC, and a PVC couplet do not necessarily require immediate treatment unless they are causing symptoms or occurring in the context of other cardiac issues.

The Nurse Recognizes That Prompt Treatment Is Essential for Which