It is one week before a pregnant client's due date. The nurse notes on the chart that the client's pulse rate was 74–80 before pregnancy. Today, the client's pulse rate at rest is 90. The nurse should take which of the following actions?
1. Chart the findings.
2. Notify the physician of tachycardia.
3. Prepare the client for an electrocardiogram (EKG).
4. Prepare the client for transport to the hospital.
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Rationale:
1. The pulse rate will increase 10–15 beats per minute at term due to the increased blood volume during pregnancy. This is a normal response, and does not indicate a need for emergency measures or treatment.
2. The pulse rate will increase 10–15 beats per minute at term due to the increased blood volume during pregnancy. This is a normal response, and does not indicate a need for emergency measures or treatment.
3. The pulse rate will increase 10–15 beats per minute at term due to the increased blood volume during pregnancy. This is a normal response, and does not indicate a need for emergency measures or treatment.
4. The pulse rate will increase 10–15 beats per minute at term due to the increased blood volume during pregnancy. This is a normal response, and does not indicate a need for emergency measures or treatment.
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