The nurse is assessing the heart rate for a person who plays basketball and runs track. Which heart rate can the nurse expect to document?

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Athletes, especially those involved in endurance sports like basketball and track running, often have lower resting heart rates due to the increased efficiency of their hearts. A heart rate of 50 beats/min is common among well-trained athletes.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Heart Rate for a Person