The nurse is assessing the client's peripheral pulses.What would the nurse assess for?

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Assessing peripheral pulses involves evaluating their bilaterality (comparing both sides for symmetry), regularity (consistent timing between beats), strength (pulse amplitude or force), and rate (beats per minute). Arrhythmia is related to the rhythm of the heart itself and would not be directly assessed through peripheral pulses.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Client's Peripheral Pulses