The nurse documents a patient's radial pulse rate as 120 beats/min and regular.One hour later,the nurse rechecks the pulse and it is irregular at 120 beats/min.What is the most appropriate nursing action?

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The pulse is the rhythmic expansion of an artery produced when a bolus of oxygenated blood is forced into it by the contraction of the heart.When the heart rate is of concern,the nurse will most likely place a patient on a cardiac monitor to determine not only the rate but also the rhythm and intensity of the pulse.

The Nurse Documents a Patient's Radial Pulse Rate as 120