The nurse is caring for a patient with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) . What should the nurse keep in mind about this heart rhythm?
A) PVCs are insignificant in people with no history of heart disease.
B) PVCs typically have no pattern.
C) The frequency of PVCs is not associated with specific events.
D) Their incidence and significance has no relevance to the patient having had a myocardial infarction.
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