The Nurse Is Measuring the Client's Radial Pulse

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is measuring the client's radial pulse.How does the nurse properly perform this procedure?

• A)Place two fingers on the medial side of the inner wrist gently on the surface of the skin.
• B)Place the thumb on the lateral side of the wrist and apply gentle pressure.
• C)Place two fingers on the lateral side of the inner wrist and apply gentle pressure.
• D)Place the thumb on the medial side of the wrist gently.