Pulse Measurement:
Pulse Measurement: ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client's pulse rate using a stethoscope. Where should the nurse place the stethoscope to auscultate the pulse?
Placing the stethoscope over the client's chest is appropriate for auscultating heart sounds but not for assessing the pulse rate.
Placing the stethoscope over the client's abdomen is appropriate for auscultating bowel sounds but not for assessing the pulse rate.
The brachial artery is auscultated using a stethoscope to assess the pulse rate in certain situations, such as when taking blood pressure using the auscultatory method.
Placing the stethoscope over the client's radial artery is not necessary for pulse rate assessment as the radial pulse can be easily palpated.
Answer: c. Over the client's brachial artery
Explanation: The brachial artery is auscultated using a stethoscope to assess the pulse rate in certain situations, such as when taking blood pressure using the auscultatory method.
a. Placing the stethoscope over the client's chest is appropriate for auscultating heart sounds but not for assessing the pulse rate.
b. Placing the stethoscope over the client's abdomen is appropriate for auscultating bowel sounds but not for assessing the pulse rate.
d. Placing the stethoscope over the client's radial artery is not necessary for pulse rate assessment as the radial pulse can be easily palpated.