The Patient Appears to Be in No Apparent Distress, but Vital

question 15

Multiple Choice

The patient appears to be in no apparent distress, but vital signs taken by assistive personnel reveal an extremely low pulse. The nurse then auscultates an apical pulse and asks the patient whether there is any history of heart problems. The nurse is utilizing which critical thinking skill?

• A) Evaluation
• B) Explanation
• C) Interpretation
• D) Self-regulation

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