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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
wave of blood created by the contraction of the left ventricle
what is a pulse
age, exercise, gender, medications, stress
factors affecting pulse rate
60-100 bpm
range for normal heart beat
fast heart beat
what is tachycardia
over 100 bpm
range for tachycardia
slow heart beat
what is bradycardia
below 60 bpm
range for bradycardia
irregular rhythm
what is dysrhythmia or arrhythmia
rhythm
what is the nurse assessing apart from beats per minute