The Nurse Is Unable to Palpate the Right Radial Pulse

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is unable to palpate the right radial pulse on a patient. What should the nurse do next?

• A) Auscultate over the area with a fetoscope.
• B) Use a goniometer to measure the pulsations.
• C) Use a Doppler device to check for pulsations over the area.
• D) Check for the presence of pulsations with a stethoscope.

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Definitions:

Internal Clock

An innate mechanism that regulates physiological and behavioral functions in a roughly 24-hour cycle, also known as the circadian rhythm.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain, secreting melatonin and involved in regulating sleep patterns.

Thyroid Gland

The endocrine gland that produces thyroxine and regulates metabolism.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones which regulate important bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.