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