Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1563 of 2368
Before giving a cardiac medication, the nurse needs the most accurate pulse. Which pulse should be assessed?
- Radial pulse
- Brachial pulse
- Apical pulse
- Carotid pulse
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Correct answer: Apical pulse
The apical pulse is the most accurate and is used before cardiac medications.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), General Survey: Apical Pulse. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026