Which of the following procedure techniques has the most effect on the accuracy of an apical pulse count?

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Apical pulse is generally indicated for patients with cardiac conditions or who are taking cardiac medications.Often they have irregular heartbeats or slow rates.A more accurate count is obtained when such heartbeats are counted for a full minute.Exposing the chest is,of course,necessary; exposing only the left side protects the patient's privacy but does not improve the accuracy.The nurse should know why an apical pulse is indicated,but this would not affect the accuracy of the count.Which finger the nurse uses to palpate depends on which hand is used.Even if the nurse failed to use the index or ring finger,this would be unlikely to affect the accuracy of the counting.

Which of the Following Procedure Techniques Has the Most Effect