ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse plans to take a patient's radial pulse. Which method of examination should be used by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Palpation. Palpation involves using the sense of touch to feel for the radial pulse at the wrist. This method allows the nurse to directly assess the strength, rate, and rhythm of the pulse. Auscultation (
A) involves listening with a stethoscope, not applicable for taking a radial pulse. Percussion (
B) involves tapping the body to produce sounds, not used for assessing pulses. Inspection (
D) involves visually examining the patient, not suitable for assessing a radial pulse.
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