A nurse instructor teaches a group of nurse assistant students about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The instructor asks a student to identify the most appropriate location to assess the pulse of an adult client. Which of the following, if stated by the student, would indicate that the student understands the appropriate procedure?

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Before starting chest compressions, check for a pulse. Use the carotid artery on the side near you. To find the carotid pulse, place two fingers on the person's trachea (windpipe). Then slide your fingertips down off the trachea to the groove of the neck.

A Nurse Instructor Teaches a Group of Nurse Assistant Students