Which Technique Is Correct When the Nurse Is Assessing the Radial

Multiple Choice

Which technique is correct when the nurse is assessing the radial pulse of a patient?

A) Palpate for 1 minute, if the rhythm is irregular.
B) Palpate for 15 seconds and multiply by 4, if the rhythm is regular.
C) Palpate for 2 full minutes to detect any variation in amplitude.
D) Palpate for 10 seconds and multiply by 6, if the rhythm is regular and the patient has no history of cardiac abnormalities.