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

question 30

Multiple Choice

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?

• A)Normal for an infant.
• B)The proper rate for a toddler.
• C)Too slow for an infant.
• D)The same as that of a normal adult.

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