The nurse is planning to auscultate a patient's apical pulse. How long should the nurse listen to the patient's heart?
a. 15 seconds
b. 30 seconds
c. 60 seconds
d. 90 seconds
ANS: C
The apical pulse is auscultated for 1 minute to obtain heart rhythm and rate for increased accuracy. A. B. The apical pulse should be auscultated for longer than 15 or 30 seconds. D. The apical pulse does not need to be auscultated for 90 seconds.
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