Which of the following is the MOST accurate guide to palpating a pulse?
A. Use your thumb to increase the surface area that you are palpating.
B. Place the tips of your index and long fingers over the pulse point.
C. Apply firm pressure to the artery with your ring and little fingers.
D. Avoid compressing the artery against a bone or solid structure.
Answer: B. Place the tips of your index and long fingers over the pulse point.
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