Multiple Choice
A patient is suspected of having a cardiac arrhythmia.The nurse is concerned with the findings of an apical rate of 88 and a radial rate of 80.What is the term for the difference between these two rates?
A) Pulse pressure
B) Unequal pulses
C) Pulse deficit
D) Tachycardia
Correct Answer:
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