Asked by Ayana Spikes on Apr 23, 2024
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When assessing a patient's pulse, the nurse should also notice which of these characteristics?
A) Force
B) Pallor
C) Capillary refill time
D) Timing in the cardiac cycle
Pallor
An abnormal paleness of the skin, often indicative of anemia, shock, or serious illness.
Capillary Refill
A test to assess blood circulation where pressure is applied to a nail bed and the time is measured for color to return.
Cardiac Cycle
The complete sequence of events in the heart from the beginning of one heartbeat to the beginning of the next, including systole and diastole phases.
- Gain an understanding of the critical aspects of pulse traits including force and rhythm in the assessment of patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the critical aspects of pulse traits including force and rhythm in the assessment of patients.
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