The client's heart rate increases slightly during inspiration and decreases slightly during expiration. What action does the nurse take?
a. Evaluate for a respirator disorder.
b. Assess the client for chest pain.
c. Document the finding in the chart.
d. Administer antidysrhythmic drugs.
C
Sinus dysrhythmia is noted when the heart rate increases slightly during inspiration and decreases slightly during expiration. Sinus dysrhythmia is a variant of normal sinus rhythm that is fre-quently observed in healthy children and adults. No other actions are needed.
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