Which of these statements concerning assessment of the pulse is correct?

A) "The heart rate can be determined by doubling the number of beats counted in 30 seconds."
B) "To get the most accurate rate, the EMT should place a stethoscope over the pulse site and count the number of beats in 1 minute."
C) "A brachial pulse should be felt first in any patient younger than 6 years of age."
D) "After much experience, an EMT can calculate the pulse rate by just feeling it for a few seconds."


A) "The heart rate can be determined by doubling the number of beats counted in 30 seconds."

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