A 64-year-old patient is seen in the emergency department for palpitations and mild shortness of breath.The electrocardiogram reveals a normal P wave,P-R interval,and QRS complex with a regular rhythm and a rate of 108 beats per minute.The nurse should recognize this as which type of cardiac dysrhythmia?

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The ECG findings indicate sinus tachycardia, which is characterized by a normal P wave, P-R interval, and QRS complex with a regular rhythm and a heart rate over 100 beats per minute.

A 64-Year-Old Patient Is Seen in the Emergency Department for Palpitations