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    The document provides instructions for measuring a patient's radial pulse in 4 steps: 1) Locate the radial artery on the thumb side of the wrist. 2) Place fingers over the artery proximal to the wrist. 3) Apply light, gradual pressure until the pulse is felt. 4) Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4, or for 3 minutes and divide by 3, and record regularity. Additional steps include introducing oneself, explaining the procedure to the patient, assisting them to position their forearm, washing hands, and recording the results.

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    The document provides instructions for measuring a patient's radial pulse in 4 steps: 1) Locate the radial artery on the thumb side of the wrist. 2) Place fingers over the artery proximal to the wrist. 3) Apply light, gradual pressure until the pulse is felt. 4) Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4, or for 3 minutes and divide by 3, and record regularity. Additional steps include introducing oneself, explaining the procedure to the patient, assisting them to position their forearm, washing hands, and recording the results.

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    Step/Task AP IP NP Getting Ready: Clinical Learning Guide Measuring Radial Pulse

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    Iman Namyra
    The document provides instructions for measuring a patient's radial pulse in 4 steps: 1) Locate the radial artery on the thumb side of the wrist. 2) Place fingers over the artery proximal to the wrist. 3) Apply light, gradual pressure until the pulse is felt. 4) Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4, or for 3 minutes and divide by 3, and record regularity. Additional steps include introducing oneself, explaining the procedure to the patient, assisting them to position their forearm, washing hands, and recording the results.

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    Clinical Learning Guide Measuring Radial Pulse

    STEP/TASK Getting ready Prepare equipment: Watch or clock with a counter for seconds. Introduce yourself to the patient, Explain the procedure to the patient. Assist the patient to pronate and slightly fix the forearm. procedure 1. Locate the radial artery just medial to the distal radius and proximal to the patients wrist on the thumb side. 2. Place the tips of the index, middle & ring fingers just proximal to the patients wrist on the thumb side, orienting them over the vessel. 3. Push lightly at first, gradually adding pressure till you feel the pulse. 4. Check for regularity, if regular count the pulse rate for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 and if irregular, count for 3 min & divide by 3. Post procedure tasks 1. Wash the hands. 2. Record the results as beats / minute and comment on regularity.

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    AP = Adequately Performed IP = Inadequately Performed NP = Not Performed

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