When assessing a client's pulse, the nurse is able to palpate the pulse for some time before losing it upon exerting a little bit more pressure. The pulse is beating at 80 bpm
Which of these should the nurse document as the character of the client's pulse? A) Strong pulse
B) Thready pulse
C) Rapid pulse
D) Bounding pulse
B
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A feeble, weak, or thready pulse describes a pulse that is difficult to feel or, once felt, is obliterated easily with slight pressure. A normal pulse is described as strong when it can be felt with mild pressure over the artery. A pulse is considered rapid when the beats exceed 100 bpm, which is not the case here. A bounding or full pulse produces a pronounced pulsation that does not easily disappear with pressure. A strong pulse is felt with a very mild pressure over the artery.
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