An ultrasonic Doppler is used for:
A) auscultating a pulse that is difficult to palpate.
B) auscultating diastolic blood pressure.
C) aiding palpation of pulse and rhythm.
D) aiding palpation of diastolic blood pressure.
Ans: A
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A Doppler device can be used to detect a pulse that is not easily palpable.
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