Two Nurses Collaborate in Assessing an Apical-Radial Pulse on a Client

question 35

Multiple Choice

Two nurses collaborate in assessing an apical-radial pulse on a client. The pulse deficit is 16 beats/minute. What does this indicate?

• A) The radial pulse is more rapid than the apical pulse.
• B) This is a normal finding and should be ignored.
• C) The client's arteries are very compliant.
• D) Not all of the heartbeats are reaching the periphery.

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