An Apical-Radial Pulse Means That

question 38

Multiple Choice

An apical-radial pulse means that:

• A) The apical pulse is taken first.
• B) The radial pulse is taken after the apical pulse.
• C) The apical and radial pulses are taken at the same time.
• D) You can take the apical pulse or the radial pulse.

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Definitions:

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