Author Question: When taking the pulse of a child under 3 years of age, the nurse will use which of the following ... (Read 14 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When taking the pulse of a child under 3 years of age, the nurse will use which of the following sites? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Radial
2. Apical
3. Carotid
4. Brachial
5. Pedal

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bedrest for a high-risk pregnancy. This client is at risk for: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Disuse atrophy.
2. Orthostatic hypotension.
3. Thrombophlebitis.
4. Dependent edema.
5. Hypostatic pneumonia.

JaynaD87 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2,3,4
Rationale: Radial is not routinely used for infants.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Unused muscles atrophy, losing most of their normal strength and function.