While counting the apical pulse on a 16-year-old patient,the nurse notes an irregular rhythm.His rate speeds up on inspiration and slows on expiration.What would be the nurse's response?

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The rhythm should be regular,although sinus arrhythmia occurs normally in young adults and children.With sinus arrhythmia,the rhythm varies with the person's breathing,increasing at the peak of inspiration,and slowing with expiration.

While Counting the Apical Pulse on a 16-Year-Old Patient,the Nurse