A male patient, who was admitted for evaluation of the cardiovascular system, has strong and equal peripheral pulses. The nurse correctly documents:
1. "Peripheral pulses 2+ and equal bilaterally."
2. "Pedal and radial pulses 1+ and equal."
3. "All pulses 3+ and equal bilaterally."
4. "Peripheral pulses present and equal."
ANS: 1
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