When a Patient Presents with a Pulse Rate of 120

question 22

Multiple Choice

When a patient presents with a pulse rate of 120 beats per minute

• A) Proceed with treatment using a stress-reduction protocol
• B) Defer treatment because a medical emergency may occur
• C) Obtain a medical referral to determine degree of cardiac health
• D) A and C
• E) B and C

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