The nurse is assessing the apical pulse of a 3-month-old infant and finds that the heart rate is 135 beats per minute.The nurse interprets this result as:
A) Normal for this age.
B) Lower than expected.
C) Higher than expected, probably as a result of crying.
D) Higher than expected, reflecting persistent tachycardia.
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