What type of pulse would you expect to feel during his initial examination?
An 18-year-old college freshman presents to the clinic for evaluation of gastroenteritis. You measure the patient's temperature and it is 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
A) Large amplitude, forceful
B) Small amplitude, weak
C) Normal
D) Bigeminal
A) Large amplitude, forceful
Fever results in an increased stroke volume, which results in a large-amplitude, forceful pulse. Later in the course of the illness, if dehydration and shock result, you may expect small amplitude and weak pulses.
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