Identify which of these scenarios would be likely to increase a patient’s pulse rate. Check all of the boxes that apply.

Excitement and shock can activate the body’s stress response, which commonly raises pulse rate. Caffeine in a large cup of coffee can also speed up the heart, and running increases the heart’s rate to deliver more oxygen to working muscles. Taking a nap usually slows the pulse rather than increasing it.

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