Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has atrial fibrillation. When documenting the quality of the client's pulse, which of the following terms should the nurse use?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Irregular
Rationale:
🔶 Atrial fibrillation causes disorganized atrial impulses, resulting in an irregularly irregular pulse.
🔶 The ventricles receive inconsistent signals, leading to a varying rhythm and rate.
🔶 The pulse is palpable, but the rhythm lacks a pattern.
🔶 Irregular pulse is a key clinical indicator of atrial fibrillation.
🔶 Documentation must reflect the pulse quality accurately for treatment decisions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4