Asked by Ivett Flores on May 25, 2024
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What is the earliest age at which a satisfactory radial pulse can be taken in children?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 6 years
Satisfactory
Adequate or meeting the basic requirements; acceptable though not outstanding or excellent.
Age
The length of time that a person or organism has been alive or the period during which an object has existed.
- Discern regular physiological and developmental distinctions among pediatric patients.
- Grasp the concept and clinical significance of developmental milestones in pediatrics related to motor skills, visual and auditory acuity.
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jigyasa mukharyaMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Satisfactory radial pulses can be used in children older than 2 years. In infants and young children, the apical pulse is more reliable. The apical pulse can be used for assessment at these ages.
Learning Objectives
- Discern regular physiological and developmental distinctions among pediatric patients.
- Grasp the concept and clinical significance of developmental milestones in pediatrics related to motor skills, visual and auditory acuity.