A nurse is teaching a nursing student how to measure a carotid pulse. The nurse should tell the student to measure the pulse on only one side of the client's neck primarily for which reason?
A. It is unnecessary to use both hands
B. Feeling dual pulsations may lead to an incorrect measurement
C. Palpating both carotid pulses simultaneously could occlude the trachea
D. Palpating both carotid pulses simultaneously could cause the heart rate and blood pressure to drop
Answer: D. Palpating both carotid pulses simultaneously could cause the heart rate and blood pressure to drop
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