Which of the following sites does the nurse know is appropriate for taking a pulse on a 2-year-old child?
a. Radial
b. Apical
c. Femoral
d. Pedal
B
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A The radial pulse is not the best site for assessing a 2-year-old's pulse.
B The brachial or apical pulse is the best site for assessing an infant's or young child's pulse because other peripheral pulses are deep and difficult to palpate accurately.
C The femoral pulse is not the best site for assessing a 2-year-old's pulse.
D The pedal pulse is not the best site for assessing a 2-year-old's pulse.
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