Which outcome best reflects achievement of the goal, "The client will demonstrate correct steps in taking his own pulse rate"?
A) firm placement of thumb on the inner wrist of the opposite arm
B) palpation of the radial pulse on the thumb side of the inner aspect of the wrist.
C) light palpation of the femoral pulse below the inguinal area
D) firm palpation of bilateral carotid artery for one minute
Ans: B
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The radial artery is the site most commonly assessed in the clinical setting. The radial pulse is palpated on the thumb side of the inner aspect of the wrist.
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