A nurse checks the radial pulse of a client and notes an irregular rhythm.The MOST appropriate action would be to:
A)count pulse rate for 15 seconds,then multiply by 4
B)count pulse rate for 30 seconds,then multiply by 2
C)count pulse rate for 60 seconds
D)count pulse rate for 90 seconds

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The radial pulse is assessed by counting pulse rate for 30 seconds and then multiplying by 2.If the pulse is irregular,it is repeated by counting pulse rate for 60 seconds

A Nurse Checks the Radial Pulse of a Client and Notes