While assessing a patient's pulse, a nurse identifies that the pulse obliterates. This means the pulse
1. Is full and has a bounding quality.
2. Is weak, faint, and not perfusing.
3. Disappears upon palpation.
4. Indicates contractions are perfusing.
ANS: 3
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