The nurse is planning to assess a client's pulse. What characteristics should the nurse include in this assessment?
1. Rate
2. Rhythm
3. Volume
4. Tone
5. Viscosity
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: When assessing the pulse, the nurse collects data about the rate.
Rationale 2: When assessing the pulse, the nurse collects data about the rhythm.
Rationale 3: When assessing the pulse, the nurse collects data about the volume.
Rationale 4: Tone is not a characteristic of a pulse.
Rationale 5: Viscosity is not a characteristic of a pulse.
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