When assessing a patient's pulse, you note that it is irregular. To get an accurate heart rate, you would:
A) listen to the pulse with a stethoscope.
B) count the number of beats that occur in 1 minute.
C) double the number of beats obtained in 30 seconds.
D) feel the carotid pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
B
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A) defecation. B) exhalation. C) urination. D) All of the above
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In the interactional or sociopolitical model, disability is defined not only by the physical qualities of the individual but also by the corresponding response of which of the following?
A. Therapist B. Social environment C. Piece of adaptive equipment D. Physician E. Object used for therapy
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