When Assessing a Patient's Carotid Pulse, Which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient's carotid pulse, which of the following would you most likely do?

• A) Palpate one artery with a light, circular massaging motion during assessment.
• B) Palpate both arteries simultaneously for accurate comparison.
• C) Stand on the opposite side of the artery you are assessing.
• D) Use two fingers to palpate just to the side of the larynx.

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