When is it appropriate to take a pulse by counting the heart rate for 30 seconds and multiplying by two?
A) Never
B) When the patient is very young and does not have a cardiac or respiratory condition
C) When the previous two readings are normal and the patient does not have a respiratory condition
D) When the pulse is strong, regular, and within normal range and patient does not have a cardiac condition

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It is appropriate to take a pulse by counting the heart rate for 30 seconds and multiplying by two when the pulse is strong, regular, and within normal range and the patient does not have a cardiac condition. This method is only appropriate in certain situations where it is safe to assume the pulse will remain steady for the next 30 seconds, and the result will still be an accurate representation of the patient's heart rate. Using this method is not appropriate in all situations and should be avoided if the patient has a respiratory or cardiac condition.

When Is It Appropriate to Take a Pulse by Counting