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Pulse (Types (Peripheral, Apical, Pulse Deficit), Increased Pulse Rate…
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A decrease in blood pressure
Elevated temperature = Increase in 7 to 10 beats/min for each 0.6°C (1°F) of elevation.
Poor oxygenation of blood
Exercise
Prolonged application of heat
Pain
Strong emotions, such as fear, anger, anxiety, and surprise
Some medications (Epinephrine, Adrenalin)
During sleep in men, and thin people
Hypothermia
Aging
Medication
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Absent, unable to palpate
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Diminished, weaker than expected
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Brisk, expected (normal)
+3 Bounding
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When blood is ejected as the left ventricle contracts and pumps blood into the vascular system. As the heart contracts to eject blood into an already full aorta, smooth muscle in the arteries expands to compensate for the increase in pressure of the blood.
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Indicates that all of the heartbeats are not reaching the peripheral arteries or are too weak to be palpated