The Nurse Is Documenting Information Collected About a Patient's Pulses

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse is documenting information collected about a patient's pulses.How should the nurse document that a peripheral pulse was normal?

• A) 0
• B) 1+
• C) 2+
• D) 3+

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Definitions:

Semipermeable

Characteristic of a membrane that allows certain substances to pass through it while blocking others.

Depolarization

A decrease in the difference in electrical charge across a cell membrane, making the inside of the cell less negative compared to the outside.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms (Na+) that play crucial roles in physiological processes, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Physiological Relaxation

A state in which the body is not in alert mode, often characterized by reduced tension and stress, and an increased feeling of calm.