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Vital Signs & Reporting

Irregular Pulse · L1

Fundamental concept

How CNAs measure vitals accurately and escalate abnormal findings.

Read: Vital Signs: Measurement & Reporting →

Scenario

While counting Mr. Kim's apical pulse for one full minute, you note irregular beats at 118/min.

While counting Mr. Kim's apical pulse for one full minute, you note irregular beats at 118/min.

What should you do?