The nurse assesses the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses as weak and thready. Indicate the correct documentation for the pulse volume that the nurse would use
a. 0 c. 2+
b. 1+ d. 3+
B
Pulse volumes are 0, not palpable; 1+, faintly palpable (weak and thready); 2+, palpable (normal pulse); and 3+, bounding (hyperdynamic pulse).
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