What is the difference between a radial pulse and an apical pulse?
What will be an ideal response?
A radial pulse is taken at the wrist. It is the simplest and most
common method, and is taken at the radial artery. The apical
pulse is most often taken on children under 12 months old, an
adult with heart disease, or an adult who is taking heart
medication. This procedure is taken with a stethoscope, and the
pulse is found on the left side of the chest under the breast or
just below the nipple.
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