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Arhum Ghoury
on Oct 12, 2024
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The nurse needs to measure the radial pulse in a patient.For accuracy,what must the nurse do?
A) Place the tips of the nurse's first two fingers over the groove along the thumb side of the patient's wrist.
B) Place the thumb over the groove along the thumb side of the patient's wrist.
C) Apply a very light touch so that the pulse is not obliterated.
D) Apply very strong pressure to detect the pulse.
Radial Pulse
The pulse felt on the wrist on the side of the thumb, commonly used to assess heart rate.
Obliterated
Completely destroyed or removed, leaving no trace.
Groove
A long, narrow cut or depression in a hard surface, often designed to guide movement or to hold something in place.
- Select appropriate sites and methodologies for the determination of vital signs, with consideration for the patient’s age, prevailing health situation, and particular clinical instances.
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Learning Objectives
- Select appropriate sites and methodologies for the determination of vital signs, with consideration for the patient’s age, prevailing health situation, and particular clinical instances.
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