Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing the pulse of a client and has difficulty feeling the pulse. What would she do next?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B because using a Doppler device can help locate and assess the pulse in case of difficulty. This step allows the nurse to accurately determine the client's pulse rate and rhythm. Recording the pulse as '0' (A) is incorrect and can lead to inaccurate documentation. Coming back in 15 minutes (C) does not address the immediate need for an accurate pulse assessment. Reporting to the physician (D) is premature without attempting to locate the pulse first.