When Is It Appropriate to Take a Pulse by Counting

question 55

Multiple Choice

When is it appropriate to take a pulse by counting the heart rate for 30 seconds and multiplying by two?

• A) Never
• B) When the patient is very young and does not have a cardiac or respiratory condition
• C) When the previous two readings are normal and the patient does not have a respiratory condition
• D) When the pulse is strong, regular, and within normal range and patient does not have a cardiac condition

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