assessed for factors that could affect pulse rate and rhythm used gloves when necessary., 1, helped patient into appropriate position. If patient was sitting, bend the elbow, 90° and support the lower arm on the chair or on arm, slightly extended, or flexed the wrist, with the palm down., 2, placed fingers properly on patient's inner wrist, extended, or flexed wrist until strongest pulse was felt., 3, Pressed against radius until pulse is obliterated, relaxed pressure until pulse is palpable., 4, Count for 30 seconds if rate is regular; count for 60 seconds if rate is irregular. If regular, multiply 30 seconds by two., 5, calculate heart rate and report the pulse (+/- 2). Rated strength of pulse appropriately., 6, verbalize and locate remaining eight pulse sites, 7

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