Counts & records radial pulse

Explains procedure to client, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Places fingertips on thumb side ofclient's arist to locate radial pulse
Count beats for one full minute

Signaling device is within reach
washes hands

After obtaining pulse by palpating radial artery position, records pulse rate within plus or minus 4 beats of evaluator's reading *count for 1 full minute*

Author

lbarney

79594

Card Set

Counts & records radial pulse

Description

Records pulse

Updated

2011-04-14T12:07:58Z

Show Answers