During your initial assessment of your client, you notice her resting heart rate is 45 beats per minute, while asymptomatic and not taking any medication. Based on this information, what best describes the heart rate?

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During your initial assessment of your client, you notice her resting heart rate is 45 beats per minute, while asymptomatic and not taking any medication.  Based on this information, what best describes the heart rate?

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A resting heart rate of 45 beats per minute is considered bradycardia, which means a heart rate that is slower than normal. Normal resting heart rate ranges from 60-100 beats per minute.

During Your Initial Assessment of Your Client, You Notice Her