Which Technique Is Correct When the Nurse Is Assessing the Radial

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which technique is correct when the nurse is assessing the radial pulse of a patient?
The pulse is counted for:

• A)1 minute, if the rhythm is irregular.
• B)15 seconds and then multiplied by 4, if the rhythm is regular.
• C)2 full minutes to detect any variation in amplitude.
• D)10 seconds and then multiplied by 6, if the patient has no history of cardiac abnormalities.

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