Solved

When Measuring the Radial Pulse of a Patient,the Nurse Should

Question 10

Multiple Choice

When measuring the radial pulse of a patient,the nurse should count the pulse:


A) for 1 minute if the rhythm is irregular.
B) for 15 seconds and multiply by four,if the rhythm is regular.
C) initially for a full 2 minutes to detect any variation in amplitude.
D) for 10 seconds and multiply by six,if the patient has no history of cardiac abnormalities.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents