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on: Jul 22, 2018
When assessing an irregular heart rate, the nurse should count the beats for
 
  a. 15 seconds and mul-tiply by 4 c. 1 full minute
  b. 30 seconds and mul-tiply by 2 d. 5 minutes

Question 2

Nursing commonly uses theories from all of the following fields of study EXCEPT
 
  a. mortuary sciences c. physical sciences
  b. biological sciences d. behavioral sciences


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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An irregular pulse requires a full minute of assessment to identify the number of inefficient cardiac contractions that fail to transmit a pulsation, referred to as a skipped or irregular beat.

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Theories from the biologic, physical, and behavioral sciences are commonly used in the practice of nursing.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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