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

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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?


A) Talk with the patient about his intake of caffeine.
B) Do an electrocardiogram after the exam.
C) No further response is needed because this is normal.
D) Refer the patient to a cardiologist for further testing.

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