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

question 20

Multiple Choice

The patient appears to be in no apparent distress,but vital signs measured by an unregulated care provider reveal that the pulse is extremely low.The nurse then auscultates an apical pulse and asks the patient whether he has any complaints or a history of heart problems.The nurse is utilizing which critical thinking skill?

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

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