Mrs. Willoughby is taking several heart medications. When her apical-radial pulse is counted, the apical pulse is 92 and the radial pulse is 86. This means that
A. Her pulse and respiratory rates are abnormally high.
B. Her blood pressure is 92/86 and should be reported immediately.
C. An error was made when the apical-radial pulse was counted.
D. She has a pulse deficit that must be reported to your supervising nurse.
Answer: D
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