ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a dysrhythmia. Which of the following techniques is appropriate for the nurse to use to assess for a pulse deficit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Obtain apical and radial rates simultaneously. This technique is appropriate for assessing a pulse deficit because it allows the nurse to compare the heart rate (apical) with the peripheral pulse rate (radial) at the same time. Discrepancies between the two rates indicate a pulse deficit, which can be indicative of certain dysrhythmias. Palpating pulses in the lower extremities (
B) does not assess for a pulse deficit specifically. Checking blood pressure in left and right arms (
C) is not relevant to assessing a pulse deficit. Comparing pulse strength in upper extremities (
D) does not specifically address the detection of a pulse deficit.
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