Asked by Jordyn Schultz on May 01, 2024
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For which of the following patients would it be most important to obtain an apical-radial pulse and calculate the pulse deficit? A patient who:
A) Had abdominal surgery 2 hours ago
B) Suffered a fractured hip yesterday
C) Is dehydrated from vomiting
D) Has a heart or lung disease
Apical-Radial Pulse
The measurement of heartbeats felt at the apex of the heart and the radial artery simultaneously to assess pulse rate discrepancy.
Pulse Deficit
A clinical finding where there is a difference between the heartbeats felt at the pulse and the beats heard with a stethoscope at the chest, indicating a discrepancy in cardiac output.
Heart Disease
A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and heart defects one is born with (congenital heart defects), among others.
- Competence in determining the right approaches for measuring vital signs, including the selection of proper pulse measurement locations.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Conditions that require assessment of pulse deficit include digitalis therapy,blood loss,cardiac or respiratory disease,and other conditions that affect oxygenation status.
Learning Objectives
- Competence in determining the right approaches for measuring vital signs, including the selection of proper pulse measurement locations.