The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Experiencing

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute hemorrhagic shock. The client's blood pressure is 60/28 mmHg. How will the nurse assess this client's pulse?

• A) Measure the radial pulse for 1 minute.
• B) Measure the brachial pulse for 1 minute.
• C) Measure the radial pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
• D) Measure the client's apical pulse for 1 minute.

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