When Describing a Weak,thready Pulse,the Nurse Should Document

question 15

Multiple Choice

When describing a weak,thready pulse,the nurse should document:

• A)"Easily palpable,pounds under the fingertips."
• B)"Greater than normal force,then collapses suddenly."
• C)"Hard to palpate,may fade in and out,easily obliterated by pressure."
• D)"Rhythm is regular,but force varies with alternating beats of large and small amplitude."

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