In a premature atrial complex (PAC), the P wave may be biphasic. This means that:
A. every third complex is a premature beat.
B. the waveform has both positive and negative deflections on the ECG tracing.
C. the P wave is hidden within the T wave.
D. a changing P wave configuration with at least three variations in one lead.
Answer: B
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