Multiple Choice
The nurse documents a patient's radial pulse rate as 120 beats/min and regular.One hour later,the nurse rechecks the pulse and it is irregular at 120 beats/min.What is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Ask another nurse to check the pulse.
B) Place the patient on bedrest and administer fluids.
C) Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.
D) Check the pulse in the opposite arm.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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