When assessing the pulse of a 6-year-old boy,the nurse notices that his heart rate varies with his respiratory cycle,speeding up at the peak of inspiration and slowing to normal with expiration.The nurse's next action would be to:
A) Immediately notify the physician.
B) Consider this finding normal in children and young adults.
C) Check the child's blood pressure, and note any variation with respiration.
D) Document that this child has bradycardia, and continue with the assessment.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q26: The nurse is taking an initial blood
Q29: While measuring a patient's blood pressure, the
Q32: A 70-year-old man has a blood pressure
Q32: The nurse is helping another nurse to
Q33: When auscultating the blood pressure of a
Q33: The nurse is conducting a health fair
Q34: The nurse will perform a palpated pressure
Q37: When assessing the force,or strength,of a pulse,the
Q39: The nurse is assessing the vital signs
Q40: A student is late for his appointment
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents