You Should Not Use Your Thumb to Take a Pulse

question 7

Multiple Choice

You should not use your thumb to take a pulse because:

• A) a stethoscope is needed for accuracy.
• B) your fingers are more sensitive.
• C) the pulse in your thumb may be felt instead of the patient's pulse.
• D) you may not detect a weak pulse with your thumb.

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