The nurse performs an apical-radial pulse evaluation,with the result of 100/88.This pulse deficit assessment is:

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To detect an apical-radial pulse deficit,the rates should be counted simultaneously and compared for differences.If a difference exists between the apical rate and the radial rate,then a pulse deficit is present.For example,in atrial fibrillation (AF),a pulse deficit exists.

The Nurse Performs an Apical-Radial Pulse Evaluation,with the Result of 100/88.This