The patient is found to be unresponsive and not breathing. Which pulse site will the nurse use?
a. Radial
b. Apical
c. Carotid
d. Brachial
ANS: C
The heart continues to deliver blood through the carotid artery to the brain as long as possible. The carotid pulse is easily accessible during physiological shock or cardiac arrest. The radial pulse is used to assess peripheral circulation or to assess the status of circulation to the hand. The brachial site is used to assess the status of circulation to the lower arm. The apical pulse is used to auscultate the apical area.
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