The rhythm strip reveals the following findings:absence of P waves before QRS complex,but a retrograde P wave may be identified,the QRS complex is normal and its duration is between 0.04 and 0.10 second,the R-R intervals are regular,and the ventricular rate is between 40 and 60 bpm.These findings BEST describe which of the following?

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Junctional rhythm occurs when the AV junction takes over as the pacemaker of the heart.The AV node has an inherent firing rate of 40 to 60 bpm and will act as the pacemaker if the SA node is not functioning properly.

The Rhythm Strip Reveals the Following Findings:absence of P Waves