The nurse suspects an irregularity in the rhythm of the patient's radial pulse. What is the most appropriate action for this nurse to take at this time?
A) Document this rhythm as normal for the patient.
B) Use a Doppler to check the brachial pulse.
C) Count the patient's apical pulse for a full minute.
D) Count the radial pulse again for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.
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