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CARDIAC PERIPHERAL VASCULAR NURSING 251 Last document update:   ago

CARDIAC PERIPHERAL VASCULAR NURSING 251 Abnormal apical pulse findings - ANSWER-If cardiac pathology causes a stronger impulse in a different region over the precordium this is abnormal and needs to be assessed in terms of: type, location & timing in relation to the cardiac cycle .Also note while assessing pulses: - ANSWER-•skin color and temperature in all areas •fingertips for clubbing •capillary refill time •distr...