Asked by
Kellen Huang
on Nov 02, 2024
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When assessing the pulse of a 6-year-old boy, the nurse notices that his heart rate varies with his respiratory cycle, speeding up at the peak of inspiration and slowing to normal with expiration. What action should the nurse take next?
A) Notify the physician.
B) Record this finding as normal.
C) Check the child's blood pressure and note any variation with respiration.
D) Document that this child has bradycardia and continue with the assessment.
Respiratory Cycle
The complete sequence of events in breathing which includes inhalation, exhalation, and the pause that occurs between breathing cycles.
Bradycardia
A slower than normal heart rate, typically fewer than 60 beats per minute in adults, which can be a sign of an underlying health issue.
- Acquire knowledge on the relevance of assessing pulse features, including its force and rhythm, in patient examinations.
Verified Answer
CB
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the relevance of assessing pulse features, including its force and rhythm, in patient examinations.