Multiple Choice
The nurse notices that the patient has an irregular pulse.She assesses the patient for a pulse deficit and finds it to be significant.The nurse should:
A) Do nothing and check the patient later to see if the pulse deficit remains
B) Assess blood pressure and neurological status
C) Refuse to answer patient questions related to why two nurses are needed
D) Have nursing assistive personnel take only apical pulses
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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