To assess the client's pulse, the nurse knows the normal range for pulse rate of a healthy adult is:
A) 50–100 beats per minute
B) 60–100 beats per minute
C) 60–120 beats per minute
D) 70–120 beats per minute
Ans: B
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In adults, the SA node initiates the impulse 60 to 100 times per minute.
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