Which of these is the most common and effective place to read a pulse?

Which of these is the most common and effective place to read a pulse?
A . Carotid artery
B . Femoral artery
C . Radial artery
D . Brachial artery

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The pulse is usually measured from the radial artery, on the side of the wrist nearest the thumb.

However, if there are reasons preventing taking a reading from here (for example if the patient has both wrists in casts) there are other points from which the pulse may be taken.