A patient's monitor strip shows an irregular rhythm. Which count and approach should the nurse use to estimate this patient's heart rate?

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1. Counting the number of small blocks is an estimation method used only in regular rhythms.
2. Counting the number of large blocks is an estimation method used only in regular rhythms.
3. This is the most accurate method to assess heart rate with an irregular rhythm.
4. Counting large blocks in 3 seconds and multiplying by 20 is not an appropriate method of estimating heart rate.

A Patient's Monitor Strip Shows an Irregular Rhythm