Calculate the rate by counting the radial pulse for one full minute. Normal heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute.
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The question discusses how to calculate the radial pulse rate and the normal heart rate range, emphasizing calculations done for one full minute.
Answer
Count the radial pulse for one minute; normal is 60–100 bpm.
To calculate the heart rate, count the radial pulse for one full minute. A normal rate is 60–100 beats per minute.
Answer for screen readers
To calculate the heart rate, count the radial pulse for one full minute. A normal rate is 60–100 beats per minute.
More Information
Counting the pulse for a full minute gives an accurate heart rate. Factors like activity, stress, and medical conditions can affect rates.
Tips
Common mistakes include not counting for the full minute or pressing too hard on the pulse site.
Sources
- How to check your pulse - MedicalNewsToday - medicalnewstoday.com
- What's a normal resting heart rate? - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org
- Pulse: What It Is and How To Check - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
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