Assessing the pulse rate in adult patients
Lowry, M. Ashelford, Sarah L.
Lowry, M.
Ashelford, Sarah L.
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Assessing the pulse is a common procedure and an important aspect of many nursing interventions; it should always be done with care and reassessed as needed. Assessment should always be taken seriously, with any deviations from the norm reported to a senior clinician, and pulse rate, rhythm and strength must always be documented. Pulses indicate numerous patient characteristics including the degree of relaxation, regularity of cardiac contractions and sufficiency of cardiac output. This article considers the relevant anatomy, physiology and practice of pulse assessment and recording.
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Lowry M and Ashelford, SL (2015) Assessing the pulse rate in adult patients. Nursing Times. 111(36-37): 18-20.
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