Asked by venkat gadula on Sep 28, 2024
The nurse is caring for an infant and is obtaining the patient's vital signs. Which artery will the nurse use to best obtain the infant's pulse?
A) Radial
B) Brachial
C) Femoral
D) Popliteal
Brachial Artery
A major blood vessel of the upper arm that supplies blood to the arm and hand.
Infant's Pulse
The measurement of the number of heartbeats per minute in an infant, an important indicator of cardiovascular health.
- Select the correct artery for pulse measurement in different age groups.
Learning Objectives
- Select the correct artery for pulse measurement in different age groups.