pulse vital signs
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determine rate, rhythm and volume of the pulse and to see if its within the normal range
why do we take pulse
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wave of blood created by the contraction of the left ventricle
what is a pulse
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age, exercise, gender, medications, stress
factors affecting pulse rate
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60-100 bpm
range for normal heart beat
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fast heart beat
what is tachycardia
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over 100 bpm
range for tachycardia
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slow heart beat
what is bradycardia
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below 60 bpm
range for bradycardia
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irregular rhythm
what is dysrhythmia or arrhythmia
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rhythm
what is the nurse assessing apart from beats per minute
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