Multiple Choice
When describing a weak,thready pulse,the nurse should document:
A) "Easily palpable,pounds under the fingertips."
B) "Greater than normal force,then collapses suddenly."
C) "Hard to palpate,may fade in and out,easily obliterated by pressure."
D) "Rhythm is regular,but force varies with alternating beats of large and small amplitude."
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