The nurse performs an apical-radial pulse evaluation, with the result of 100/88. This pulse deficit assessment is:
1. 12.
2. 24.
3. 76.
4. 88.
1
To detect an apical radial pulse deficit, the rates should be counted simultaneously and compared for differences. If there is a difference between the apical rate and radial rate, a pulse deficit is present. For example, in atrial fibrillation, a pulse deficit exists.
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