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rmenurse

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse assesses a patient's dorsalis pedis pulse. The pulse feels full and springlike even under moderate pressure. How should the nurse document this finding?
 
  a. Weak pulse
  b. Normal pulse
  c. Thready pulse
  d. Bounding pulse

Question 2

When performing a nursing physical assessment, the nurse uses a head-to-toe approach. Where will the nurse begin when using this method?
 
  a. Skin assessment
  b. Neurologic assessment
  c. Circulatory assessment
  d. Respiratory assessment


Carissamariew

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A bounding pulse feels full and springlike even under moderate pressure. A thready pulse is difficult to feel and is not palpable when only slight pressure is applied. A weak pulse is somewhat stronger than a thready pulse but not palpable when light pressure is applied. A normal pulse is easily felt but not palpable when moderate pressure is applied.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
When performing a head-to-toe assessment, the nurse begins with a neurologic assessment.


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