Which artery is the most appropriate for assessing the pulse of a small child?
a. Radial
b. Femoral
c. Brachial
d. Ulnar
ANS: C
The brachial or apical pulse is the best site for assessing an infant's or a young child's pulse because other peripheral pulses are deep and difficult to palpate accurately.
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