Archie’s heart rate is now elevated as well his respiratory rate and temperature.
Q. Which of the following can cause an increase in heart rate (tachycardia)? Answer Yes or No for each question below:
Q. Which of the following can cause an increase in heart rate (tachycardia)? Answer Yes/No for each question below:
Pyrexia (infection) – Yes
Pain – Yes
Stress/Anxiety – Yes
Bleeding (internal) – Yes
Hypotension – Yes
Betablocker drugs – No
Sleep – No
Depression – No
Hypertension – No
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