For a client whose resting pulse rate is 71 beats/min, the nurse would check the client's pulse rate to ensure that during post-MI activities, the client's heart rate does not exceed
a. 89 beats/min.
b. 96 beats/min.
c. 101 beats/min.
d. 112 beats/min.
A
The post-MI activity of a client should not cause the pulse rate to rise above 25% of the resting heart rate: ; , or 89 beats/min.
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