The nurse has determined the rate of both the child's radial pulse and heart. When comparing the two rates, the nurse should expect that normally they:
a. are the same.
b. differ, with heart rate faster.
c. differ, with radial pulse faster.
d. differ, depending on quality and intensity.
ANS: A
Pulses are the fluid wave through the blood vessel as a result of each heartbeat. Therefore, they should be the same.
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