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When Taking the Pulse of an Infant,the Nurse Notices That

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When taking the pulse of an infant,the nurse notices that the rate is 145 beats/min and the rhythm is regular.The nurse realizes that this rate is which of the following?


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Subarachnoid Space

The area between the arachnoid mater and pia mater around the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Dural Venous Sinus

Channels located within the dura mater layer of the meninges that drain venous blood from the brain and transport it into the internal jugular vein.

Subdural Space

The area between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater of the brain, potentially a site for hematomas following head injury.

Cerebellum

The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity.

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