Which technique is correct when the nurse is assessing the radial pulse of a patient?

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Research suggests that the 30-second interval multiplied by 2 is a more accurate and efficient technique when heart rates are normal or rapid and when rhythms are regular, then the 15-seconds interval multiplied by 4 as any one beat error in counting results in an error of 4 beats/minute. If the rhythm is irregular, then the pulse is counted for 1 full minute.

Which Technique Is Correct When the Nurse Is Assessing the Radial