The nurse assesses a patient's pulse and finds it hard to obliterate with palpation. What action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Name: The nurse assesses a patient's pulse and finds it hard to obliterate with palpation. What action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
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A pulse that is hard to obliterate (a bounding pulse) can be caused by fluid volume overload, or overhydration. The nurse should assess for this situation. The other actions are not necessary.

The Nurse Assesses a Patient's Pulse and Finds It Hard