The nurse is unable to palpate the right radial pulse on a patient. The best action would be to:
a. Auscultate over the area with a fetoscope.
b. Use a goniometer to measure the pulsations.
c. Use a Doppler device to check for pulsations over the area. d.
Check for the presence of pulsations with a stethoscope.
ANS: C
Doppler devices are used to augment pulse or blood pressure measurements. Goniometers measure joint range of motion. A fetoscope is used to auscultate fetal heart tones. Stethoscopes are used to auscultate breath, bowel, and heart sounds.
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