A Nurse Palpates the Pulse of a Client and Documents

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse palpates the pulse of a client and documents the following: 6/6/12 pulse 85 and regular, 3+, and equal in radial, popliteal, and dorsalis pedis. What does the number 3+ represent?

• A) Pulse rate
• B) Pulse quality (amplitude)
• C) Pulse rhythm
• D) Pulse deficit

Comprehend factors influencing species survival and biodiversity over time.

Understand the basic components and processes involved in effective communication.

Identify and explain the common barriers to communication and how they can be overcome.

Recognize and describe various communication strategies and their applications in organizational settings.

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Definitions:

Completed

Finished; fully accomplished or having reached a conclusion.

Receiver

In communication, the individual or entity that receives, interprets, and possibly responds to a message sent by another.

Encode

The act of converting ideas into a communicable form, such as language or gestures, during the communication process.

Intended Meaning

The meaning or interpretation that a communicator aims to convey to the listener or reader.