Asked by Jesse Jeudi on Sep 28, 2024
The nurse needs to obtain a radial pulse from a patient. What must the nurse do to obtain a correct measurement?
A) Place the tips of the first two fingers over the groove along the thumb side of the patient's wrist.
B) Place the tips of the first two fingers over the groove along the little finger side of the patient's wrist.
C) Place the thumb over the groove along the little finger side of the patient's wrist.
D) Place the thumb over the groove along the thumb side of the patient's wrist.
Radial Pulse
The pulse felt at the wrist where the radial artery runs, commonly used to measure heart rate.
Correct Measurement
The act of obtaining accurate and precise dimensions, capacity, quantity, or extent of something.
- Understand the correct technique for measuring a patient's pulse.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the correct technique for measuring a patient's pulse.