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Which of the following vital signs should the nurse assistant report to the nurse?

Blood pressure of 120/73 mmHg in a healthy man.
Pulse of 110 beats/minute on awakening in the morning.
Blood pressure of 110/68 mmHg in a healthy woman.
Pulse of 120 beats/minute after 30 minutes of aerobic exercise.

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Answer: B - The normal range for a pulse is 60 to 100 beats/minute and, in the morning, the rate is at its lowest. Blood pressures of 120/72 mmHg for a healthy man and 110/68 mmHg for a healthy woman are normal. Aerobic exercise increases the heart rate over the normal range of 60 to 100 beats/minute.

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