The nurse is taking care of an 18-month-old child. When planning to take vital signs, what is the most accurate pulse for the nurse to assess in an 18-month-old child?
A) Radial pulse
B) Apical pulse
C) Pedal pulse
D) Carotid pulse
B
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The apical pulse is more accurate than the radial pulse, and is always the pulse taken for children younger than 2 years of age. Radial, pedal, and carotid pulse are not the appropriate pulses to be assessed for children younger than 2 years of age. The pedal pulse helps assess the status of blood circulation to the foot. The carotid pulse is used by individuals who must do self-checks. The carotid pulse is also assessed in cases of shock, when other pulses are not palpable, and to determine the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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