When is the palpatory radial systolic reading recorded?
a. When the radial artery has a variable pulse rate.
b. When the radial artery reaches its minimum pulse rate.
c. When the radial artery reaches its maximum pulse rate.
d. When no pulse rate is felt for the radial artery.
d. When no pulse rate is felt for the radial artery.
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