The nurse takes a patient's vital signs and finds the pulse rate to be 120 beats/min. What would the nurse do next to interpret and analyze this pulse rate?

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The nurse should compare the patient's pulse rate to the standard range to interpret and analyze it. This will help the nurse determine if the pulse rate is within normal limits or if further assessment or intervention is needed. Notification of the healthcare provider or verification of the pulse rate by another nurse may be necessary depending on the findings after comparing to the standard range, but these actions are not the first step in interpreting and analyzing the pulse rate. Documenting the pulse in the appropriate chart page is necessary but is not related to analyzing or interpreting the pulse rate.

The Nurse Takes a Patient's Vital Signs and Finds the Pulse