The nurse is describing a weak, thready pulse on the documentation flow sheet. Which statement is correct?
a. "Is easily palpable; pounds under the fingertips."
b. "Has greater than normal force, then suddenly collapses."
c. "Is hard to palpate, may fade in and out, and is easily obliterated by pressure."
d. "Rhythm is regular, but force varies with alternating beats of large and small amplitude."
ANS: C
A weak, thready pulse is hard to palpate, may fade in and out, and is easily obliterated by pressure. It is associated with decreased cardiac output and peripheral arterial disease.
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