The Nurse Is Validating the Measurement of an Infant's Pulse

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is validating the measurement of an infant's pulse by a nursing student.Which method should the nurse use to obtain the most accurate count?

• A) Compress the bell of the stethoscope over the apex of the heart.
• B) Locate the pulsations in the antecubital space.
• C) Palpate the superficial artery on the medial side of the wrist.
• D) Place the thumb and forefinger along the ridge on the outer side of the wrist.

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