The nurse is performing a cardiovascular assessment on an older client. Which of the following findings should be reported to the charge nurse?
1. Sparse hair growth on his lower extremities
2. Thin, pale facial hair
3. The presence of bruising on his upper extremities
4. A weak, thready, irregular pulse
Answer: 4
1. Sparse hair growth on the lower extremities is normal for an older client.
2. Pale facial hair is a normal finding for an older client.
3. Bruising can occur in an older client and would be considered a normal finding.
4. It is not unusual for the elderly to have irregular beats, but the pulse should not be weak and thready.
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