A patient is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.Which characteristics of this rhythm should the nurse expect to observe on this patient's cardiac monitor? (Select all that apply.)
A) Smooth P waves
B) Irregular rhythm
C) F waves with sawtooth pattern
D) PR interval 0.12 to 0.20 second
E) QRS complex not more than 0.10 second
F) Abnormal beat alternates with normal beat in a 1:1 ratio
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