The nurse is assessing a 15-month-old baby. The nurse should assess this baby's pulse rate by using the:
1. Radial artery.
2. Brachial artery.
3. Apical site.
4. Carotid artery.
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Rationale 1: In older children and adults, the radial artery is used to assess the pulse.
Rationale 2: In preschool children, the brachial artery is used to assess the pulse.
Rationale 3: The apical site is the site of choice to assess the pulse rate of a child who is under 2 years of age.
Rationale 4: The carotid pulse is assessed in adult clients as part of the cardiovascular assessment.
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