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rayancarla1

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To assess the client's pulse, the nurse knows the normal range for pulse rate of a healthy adult is
 
  A) 50100 beats per minute
  B) 60100 beats per minute
  C) 60120 beats per minute
  D) 70120 beats per minute

Question 2

A client in the acute care setting is noted with a rapid, thready pulse. This client will require
 
  A) Transfer to the critical care unit
  B) Assessment of cardiac output
  C) Vital sign assessment every hour
  D) An EKG ordered by the physician



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C



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