An adult client is assessed as having an apical pulse of 140. How would the nurse document this finding?
A) Bradycardia
B) Tachycardia
C) Dysrhythmia
D) Normal pulse
Ans: B
Tachycardia is a rapid pulse (heart) rate. An adult has tachycardia when the pulse rate is 100 to 180 beats/min. The nurse would document a rate of 140 as tachycardia. Bradycardia is a slower than normal pulse rate. Dysrhythmia is an irregular pulse rate.
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