While Palpating the Radial Pulses of a Patient Who Was

question 13

Multiple Choice

While palpating the radial pulses of a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash,you notice a difference in the strength of the pulses bilaterally.This is a finding that you suspect may be associated with:

• A) aortic dissection.
• B) tension pneumothorax.
• C) commotio cordis.
• D) flail chest.

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