The Nurse Is Describing a Weak, Thready Pulse on the Documentation

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse is describing a weak, thready pulse on the documentation flow sheet. Which statement is correct?

• A) "Easily palpable; pounds under the fingertips."
• B) "Greater than normal force that suddenly collapses."
• C) "Hard to palpate, may fade in and out, and is easily obliterated by pressure."
• D) "Rhythm is regular, but force varies with alternating beats of large and small amplitude."

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