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Which pulse rate for a resting adult is within the normal range?
- A.78 beats per minute
- B.48 beats per minute
- C.118 beats per minute
- D.132 beats per minute
Correct answer
A. 78 beats per minute
Why
The normal resting adult pulse is 60 to 100 beats per minute, so 78 is within range. Rates below 60 or above 100 at rest should be reported to the nurse.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Vital Signs: Pulse · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-017).