The nurse has determined that the patient has a bundle branch block.Which condition likely exists?
A)A PR interval longer than 0.20 seconds
B)An elevated ST segment
C)A QRS segment longer than 0.12 seconds
D)A PR interval that lengthens with each beat

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A bundle branch block can be identified by a widened QRS interval, typically longer than 0.12 seconds. Option A refers to a prolonged PR interval, which may indicate an atrioventricular block. Option B refers to an elevated ST segment, which may indicate myocardial infarction or ischemia. Option D refers to a varying PR interval, which may indicate a condition called Wenckebach block.

The Nurse Has Determined That the Patient Has a Bundle