The nurse is assessing the heart rate of a healthy school-age child. The nurse expects that the child's heart rate will be in what ranges?
A) 80 to 150 bpm
B) 70 to 120 bpm
C) 65 to 110 bpm
D) 60 to 100 bpm
Ans: D
The normal heart rate for a school-age child is 60 to 100 bpm, for an infant is 80 to 150 bpm, for a toddler is 70 to 120 bpm, and for a preschooler is 65 to 110 bpm.
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