For Which Patient Would It Be Most Important to Obtain

question 5

Multiple Choice

For which patient would it be most important to obtain an apical-radial pulse and calculate the pulse deficit?

• A) Recovering from abdominal surgery 2 hours ago
• B) Experienced a fractured hip yesterday
• C) Dehydrated from vomiting
• D) History of heart and lung disease

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Definitions:

Mastectomy

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Erikson

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Intimacy Versus Isolation

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Blended Family

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