What findings does the nurse expect when assessing the cardiovascular system of a healthy adult? (Select all that apply.)
A) Heart rate of 102 beats/min
B) S1 and S2 present with regular rhythm
C) Capillary refill greater than 3 seconds
D) Blood pressure of 124/86
E) Warm, elastic turgor
F) Pulse of smooth contour with 2+ amplitude

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Options B, E, and F are all expected findings. A heart rate of 102 beats/min is tachycardia. Capillary refill should be 2 seconds or less. Blood pressure of 124/86 is prehypertension. Normal is less than 120 and less than 80 mm Hg.

What Findings Does the Nurse Expect When Assessing the Cardiovascular