A nurse records the finding of a normal sinus rhythm (NSR)when the P, Q, R, S, and T are all present in the electrocardiographic complex.What additional information should the nurse document?

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The nurse should document the heart rate when recording a NSR. A heart rate of 60-100 beats per minute is considered normal for an adult. The PR interval and QRS complex are also important components of the ECG, but they do not need to be documented in addition to the NSR finding. Inverted T waves may indicate ischemia or other cardiac abnormalities, but this finding is not necessary to document when reporting a NSR.

A Nurse Records the Finding of a Normal Sinus Rhythm