While Counting the Apical Pulse on a 16-Year-Old Patient,the Nurse

question 25

Multiple Choice

While counting the apical pulse on a 16-year-old patient,the nurse notices an irregular rhythm.His rate speeds up on inspiration and slows on expiration.What would be the nurse's response?

• A) Talk with the patient about his intake of caffeine.
• B) Perform an electrocardiogram after the examination.
• C) No further response is needed because this is normal.
• D) Refer the patient to a cardiologist for further testing.

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