ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam IV Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has atrial fibrillation. When documenting the quality of the client’s pulse, which of the following terms should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation causes an irregular pulse due to chaotic atrial impulses, disrupting ventricular rhythm. Not palpable (
B) implies no pulse, bounding (
C) suggests strength, and regular (
D) contradicts AF’s irregularity. “Irregular” accurately describes AF’s pulse quality.
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