An apical pulse is usually counted for:
A) 15 seconds.
B) 30 seconds.
C) 45 seconds.
D) 60 seconds.

Name: An apical pulse is usually counted for: A) 15 seconds. B) 30 seconds. C) 45 seconds. D) 60 seconds.
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An apical pulse is the heartbeat heard by listening directly over the apex of the heart with a stethoscope. It is usually counted for a full minute (60 seconds) to get an accurate reading of the heart rate.

An Apical Pulse Is Usually Counted For