You Have Been Obtaining the Client's Vital Signs Every Hour

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Essay

You have been obtaining the client's vital signs every hour according to the usual procedures.You have just taken the radial pulse rate,and it now appears to be irregular.What is your next nursing action?

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Definitions:

Agonist

An agonist is a chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a stimulatory effect.

Antagonist

A substance that acts against and blocks an action, often referring to a drug that binds to a receptor in a cell and prevents a response in the presence of an agonist.

Synaptic Gap

The tiny space between neurons where neurotransmitters are released, allowing communication between cells.

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.