Which of the following sites does the nurse know is appropriate for taking a pulse on 2-year-old child?
a. Radial
b. Apical
c. Femoral
d. Pedal
B
The brachial or apical pulse is the best site for assessing an infant's or young child's pulse because other peripheral pulses are deep and difficult to palpate accurately.
The radial pulse is not the best site for assessing a 2-year-old's pulse.
The femoral pulse is not the best site for assessing a 2-year-old's pulse.
The pedal pulse is not the best site for assessing a 2-year-old's pulse.
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