A student nurse is reviewing the rhythm on an EKG and knows that which of the following should be present to be considered sinus tachycardia?
a. Heart rate must be greater than 100 bpm
b. Client must be asymptomatic and tachycardic
c. Heart rate must be greater than 95 bpm
d. Client must be symptomatic no matter the heart rate
a. Heart rate must be greater than 100 bpm
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Responses to guiding questions about theory in practice can be found in the following resources
A. Nursing literature B. Audiovisual sources C. Electronic sources D. All of the above
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