Multiple Choice
The nurse is measuring the client's radial pulse.How does the nurse properly perform this procedure?
A) Place two fingers on the medial side of the inner wrist gently on the surface of the skin.
B) Place the thumb on the lateral side of the wrist and apply gentle pressure.
C) Place two fingers on the lateral side of the inner wrist and apply gentle pressure.
D) Place the thumb on the medial side of the wrist gently.
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