On chart review the therapist finds that a patient's pulse strength was documented as 2+ at a previous physical therapy appointment. With this information, the therapist knows that, at that time, the pulse strength was
A) Absent
B) Diminished
C) Normal
D) Bounding

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Pulse strength is generally graded as 0 absent, 1+ pulse diminished, 2+ easily palpable normal, 3+ full pulse increased strength, and 4+ bounding.

On Chart Review the Therapist Finds That a Patient's Pulse