A patient has been experiencing some circulatory issues,and an apical-radial pulse is ordered.Nursing care is correct if which procedure is followed?
A) One nurse counts the apical pulse at the same time another nurse counts the radial pulse.
B) The nurse delegates this procedure to an experienced licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) and nursing assistive personnel (NAP) with 10 years' experience.
C) The nurse counts the apical pulse for 60 seconds and then the radial pulse for 60 seconds.
D) The apical pulse is counted for 30 seconds, the radial pulse for 30 seconds, and the results are doubled.
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