A pulse deficit is the difference between:
A) the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.
B) palpated and auscultated blood pressure readings.
C) the radial pulse and the ulnar pulse rates.
D) the apical pulse and the radial pulse rates.
Ans: D
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When a pulse deficit is present, the radial pulse is always lower than the apical pulse rate.
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