The nurse analyzes the client's electrocardiogram (ECG) and compares it with a baseline ECG recorded before the client began having chest pain. What finding indicates a problem with the ventricle?
A)Prolonged QRS segment
B)Elevated P wave
C)Absence of T wave
D)Prolonged P-R interval

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A prolonged QRS segment indicates a problem with the ventricles, as it suggests a delay in the ventricular conduction system, which can be associated with various cardiac conditions affecting ventricular function.

The Nurse Analyzes the Client's Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Compares It