iStare to measure the pulse of patient with casts over her upper extremities. What should you do ?A. Do not take the pulse since she has casts over her arms.B. Do not take the pulse since she has casts over her arms & document the reason.C. Use the apical pulse in measuring her pulse rate.D. Base the pulse rate from the previous shifts since it's the same.ationale:In auscultating for bowel, Iung & heart sounds, which particular of the stethoscope should be usedA. StethoscopeB. Chest pieceC. BellD. Diaphragmationale:In assessing the patient's pulse, you noticed that it is irregular. For long should you assess his pulse?A. 15 seconds the multiply by 4B. 30 seconds then multiply by 2C. Full one minuteD. 2 minutes to be sureationale:Which among the following data would you refer to a physician?A. Infant, HR 155bpmB. Toddler, 140bpmC. Preschooler, 130bpmD. Adult, 100bpm

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