When taking a patient’s pulse, you should be able to report on __________.

When taking a patient’s pulse, you should be able to report on __________.
A . Rhythm
B . Rate
C . Force
D . All of these

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Taking a patient’s pulse is not simply a matter of counting the beats per minute. You should be able to distinguish between a strong and a weak pulse and to identify any irregularity in the pulse rate (missing beats, sudden acceleration/deceleration etc.).