When locating a patient's radial pulse, you should
A) palpate with your index finger only.
B) palpate the thumb side of the patient's wrist.
C) use your thumb to palpate.
D) use your stethoscope to palpate the pulse.
B
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a. Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) b. Benztropine (Cogentin) c. Metoclopramide (Reglan) d. Atropine sulfate (atropine)
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1. Administer the medication in the upper arm, subcutaneously. 2. Administer the medication in the abdomen, subcutaneously. 3. Administer the medication via slow intravenous (IV) push in the patient's intravenous (IV) line. 4. Ask the patient where she would like the injection and administer it subcutaneously.