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NguyenJ · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When assessing a client's pulse, the nurse is able to palpate the pulse for some time before losing it upon exerting a little bit more pressure. The pulse is beating at 80 bpm.

Which of these should the nurse document as the character of the client's pulse? A) Strong pulse
B) Thready pulse
C) Rapid pulse
D) Bounding pulse

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a male client whose prostatic hypertrophy has resulted in impaired urinary elimination.

The nurse is aware of the vital importance of maintaining healthy urinary production and elimination because the functions of the urinary system include which of the following? A) Mobilizing glucose for distribution to body cells
B) Eliminating the waste products of cellular metabolism
C) Maintaining osmotic pressure within the bladder
D) Eliminating undigestible components of the diet

fauacakatahaias · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
A feeble, weak, or thready pulse describes a pulse that is difficult to feel or, once felt, is obliterated easily with slight pressure. A normal pulse is described as strong when it can be felt with mild pressure over the artery. A pulse is considered rapid when the beats exceed 100 bpm, which is not the case here. A bounding or full pulse produces a pronounced pulsation that does not easily disappear with pressure. A strong pulse is felt with a very mild pressure over the artery.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Urinary elimination is the process of releasing excess fluid and metabolic wastes. Undigestible products are primarily excreted by the GI system, not the GU system. The urinary system does not distribute glucose and the maintenance of osmotic pressure in the bladder is not a primary role of this body system.