A nurse is checking the radial pulse rate of a patient with renal disease. Which of the following should he do first?
A. position the patient with the forearm at the side with the risk extended.
B. Apply gel to the end of the doppler probe or radial site, if not easily palpable.
C. Count for 30 seconds and muliply by 22 if the pulse is regular.
D. Place the fingertips of you first 2 fingers in the groove at the base of the thumb.
Answer: A. position the patient with the forearm at the side with the risk extended.
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