After assessing the heart rate of a toddler, which finding would the nurse interpret as normal?
A) 75 beats per minute
B) 88 beats per minute
C) 100 beats per minute
D) 120 beats per minute
B
Response:
The normal heart rate range for toddlers and preschoolers is 80 to 105 beats per minute. A school-age child's heart rate ranges from 70 to 80 beats per minute. An infant's heart rate ranges from 120 to 130 beats per minute.
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