The nurse takes a patient's vital signs and finds the pulse rate to be 120 beats/min. What would the nurse do next to interpret and analyze this pulse rate?
A) Compare the patient's pulse rate to the standard range.
B) Notify the patient's healthcare provider.
C) Document the pulse in the appropriate chart page.
D) Ask another nurse to verify the pulse rate.
A
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