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The nurse is measuring the client's radial pulse. How does the nurse properly perform this procedure?
 
  1. Place two fingers on the medial side of the inner wrist gently on the surface of the skin.
  2. Place the thumb on the lateral side of the wrist and apply gentle pressure.
  3. Place two fingers on the lateral side of the inner wrist and apply gentle pressure.
  4. Place the thumb on the medial side of the wrist gently.

Question 2

The nurse would don clean disposable gloves in which situation?
 
  1. When providing denture care
  2. When bathing a client
  3. When applying antiemboli stockings
  4. When assessing vital signs



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

The radial pulse is on the lateral, or thumb, side of the wrist. Gentle pressure is required to palpate the pulse, but care should be taken not to put too much pressure on the artery, which would occlude the pulse. The thumb should never be used to palpate the client's pulse, as the artery in the thumb of the nurse will interfere with accurate measurement.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

The purpose of gloves is to protect the hands when the nurse is likely to handle any potentially infective material. When providing denture care, the nurse is in contact with mucous membranes and body secretions, so gloves would be required. In most instances, unless the client has an open wound, gloves would not be required when bathing a client, applying stockings, or assessing vital signs.





 

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