The Nurse Needs to Determine the Apical Pulse of a Client

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse needs to determine the apical pulse of a client from a different culture.In order to show appropriate sensitivity to the client,the nurse should take which action?

• A)Explain the procedure,then wait for permission to continue.
• B)Explain to the client what will occur during the assessment.
• C)Ask the client to stay quiet because the nurse will be listening to the heart.
• D)Take the baseline vital signs,then determine if cardiac auscultation is necessary.

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