Pulse
Rate is : Number of beats per minute
Rhythm is : Regularity of beats
Normal range of adults : 60 - 100 per minute
Pulse : Can be weak, bounding or absent for short period of time
Rhythm : Can be regular or irregular
Palpate for : Rhythm, rate, and strength
Optimal finding : 80 per min. strong, and reg.
Tachycardia : Over 100 beats per minute
Bradycardia : Under 60 beats per minute
To measure pulse : count 30 sec.X 2
For irregular pulse : count the full 60seconds
Auscultate : Use stethoscope
Pulse deficit : Difference of apical and radial.
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