Asked by Joseph N DeChiaro on May 18, 2024

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The nurse is caring for a small child and needs to obtain vital signs. Which site choice from the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) will cause the nurse to praise the NAP?

A) Ulnar site
B) Radial site
C) Brachial site
D) Femoral site

Brachial Site

The region of the arm near the elbow where the brachial artery is located, commonly used for measuring blood pressure.

Femoral Site

The region or location on the body associated with the femur or thigh bone, often referred to in medical contexts like injections or blood draws.

Radial Site

A location on the wrist where the radial artery is palpated for assessing the pulse.

  • Understand the proper sites for obtaining vital signs in patients of different ages and conditions.
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Cameron CrosswellMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The nurse will praise the NAP when obtaining the pulse from the brachial site. The brachial or apical pulse is the best site for assessing an infant's or a young child's pulse because other peripheral pulses are deep and difficult to palpate accurately.