The nurse is assessing a 15-month-old baby.The nurse should assess this baby's pulse rate by using the:

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For infants up to 2 years old, the most accurate method of assessing the pulse rate is by auscultating the apical site with a stethoscope. The radial and brachial arteries can be used in older children and adults. The carotid artery should not be used, as it can cause harm due to the potential for excessive pressure on the carotid sinus, which could trigger a reflex slowing of the heart rate.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 15-Month-Old Baby