After assessing a patient's radial pulse, the nurse determines that an apical pulse needs to be assessed. What will the nurse do when assessing the apical rate? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assess the rate for 1 minute.
B) Assess the rate for 30 seconds and multiple by 2.
C) Place the stethoscope at the apex of the heart.
D) Palpate the radial pulse while assessing the apical pulse.
E) Ask the patient to sit quietly for 5 minutes before assessing.
A, C
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