When assessing the quality of a client's pedal pulses, what is the nurse assessing? (Choose all that apply.)
1) Rhythm of the pulses
2) Strength of the pulses
3) Bilateral equality of pulses
4) Rate compared with apical pulse
ANS: 2, 3
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A. Goggles B. Sterile drape C. Disposable gloves D. Blood culture set
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A) increased cardiac workload C) increased venous return B) decreased cardiac workload D) increased peripheral resistance
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A) Coordinator B) Leader C) Member D) Harmonizer E) Information seeker