How to Take a Patient's Pulse
Pulse assessment - Evaluating the strength, rate, and rhythm of the heartbeat
Pulse deficit - The difference between the apical and radial pulse rates
Pulse rate - The number of heartbeats per minute
Pulse strength - The force or intensity of the pulse
Regular pulse - A pulse with a consistent rate and rhythm
Side rails - Protective barriers on the sides of the bed to prevent falls
Sitting position - Being seated with the body upright and supported
Supine position - Lying flat on the back with the face upward
Unexpected outcomes - Results that deviate from what is typically anticipated
Baseline - Initial measurement used for comparison
Call light - A device used by the patient to request assistance
Pulse assessment - Evaluating the strength, rate, and rhythm of the heartbeat
Pulse deficit - The difference between the apical and radial pulse rates
Pulse rate - The number of heartbeats per minute
Pulse strength - The force or intensity of the pulse
Regular pulse - A pulse with a consistent rate and rhythm
Side rails - Protective barriers on the sides of the bed to prevent falls
Sitting position - Being seated with the body upright and supported
Supine position - Lying flat on the back with the face upward
Unexpected outcomes - Results that deviate from what is typically anticipated
Baseline - Initial measurement used for comparison
Call light - A device used by the patient to request assistance
