The nurse is listening to the heart of a healthy young adult. How many beats per minute should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
1. 60–100
2. 30–60
3. 100–130
4. 130–160
Correct Answer: 1
The heart rate of a healthy young adult should be 60–100 beats per minute (bpm), with regular rhythm. A rate less than 60 is bradycardia, and a rate greater than 100 is tachycardia.
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