The nurse notes that the patient's radial pulse is irregular.What is the most appropriate first action of the nurse?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Irregular peripheral pulses should be compared to the patient's apical pulse to determine if a pulse deficit is present.To assess a pulse deficit,ask another nurse to assess the radial pulse rate while you assess the apical rate.The finding should not be documented in the chart until the apical pulse is checked.The health care provider does not need to be notified immediately.

The Nurse Notes That the Patient's Radial Pulse Is Irregular