The patient is found to be unresponsive and not breathing.To determine the presence of central blood circulation and circulation of blood to the brain,the nurse checks which pulse?

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The heart continues to deliver blood through the carotid artery to the brain as long as possible.The carotid pulse is easily accessible during physiological shock or cardiac arrest.The radial pulse is used to assess peripheral circulation or to assess the status of circulation to the hand.The brachial site is used to assess the status of circulation to lower arm.The posterior tibial pulse is used to assess the status of circulation to the foot.

The Patient Is Found to Be Unresponsive and Not Breathing