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- Why is it important to tell a nurse if you feel an irregular pulse rate?
- What should I do if my radial pulse is irregular?
- How do you assess an irregular pulse?
- How do you regulate pulse?
Why is it important to tell a nurse if you feel an irregular pulse rate?
Pulses are usually easily palpable; patients with a weak or unstable pulse should be assessed further; weak pulses indicate reduced cardiac output and can progress to deterioration, for example fainting, or perhaps a more serious problem.
What should I do if my radial pulse is irregular?
If the pulse is regular, count the rate for 30 seconds and multiply the total by 2. 15. If the pulse is irregular, count the rate for a full 60 seconds.
How do you assess an irregular pulse?
The pulse rate is counted by starting at one, which correlates with the first beat felt by your fingers. Count for thirty seconds if the rhythm is regular (even tempo) and multiply by two to report in beats per minute. Count for one minute if the rhythm is irregular.
How do you regulate pulse?
How to lower your resting heart rate
- Get moving. “Exercise is the number one way to lower resting heart rate,” says Dr. Singh. ...
- Manage stress. Anxiety and stress can elevate the heart rate, too. ...
- Avoid caffeine and nicotine. ...
- Maintain a healthy weight. ...
- Stay hydrated. ...
- Sleep well.
