When analyzing the electocardiogram (ECG) strip of the patient with a pacemaker,the nurse notices there is a spike before each QRS complex.What is this phenomenon indicative of?
A) 60-cycle electrical interference; check equipment
B) Pacing artifact; the pacemaker is sensing and capturing
C) Electrical artifact; the pacemaker is not sensing
D) Patient movement; check electrodes
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