A 26-month-old toddler is reported to have fallen and lacerated his chin.His mother did not witness the fall.As you proceed through your assessment,your partner reports that she's concerned about his heart rate,which she measures as 64.She's checked it twice.Your knowledge of normal vital signs for a patient this age suggests that his pulse rate is:
A) too slow.
B) too fast.
C) within normal range.
D) not reliable.

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A heart rate of 64 beats per minute is too slow for a 26-month-old toddler. The normal heart rate for toddlers (1-3 years old) is typically between 90 and 140 beats per minute.

A 26-Month-Old Toddler Is Reported to Have Fallen and Lacerated