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PROCEDURE CHECKLIST 17
HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND NURSING PRACTICE
Perform Observation: Pulse
NO. PROCEDURE REMARKS
1. Greet patient and introduce self
2. Explain procedure to patient.
3. Perform hand washing and dry hands
Ensure that the patient has rested 15 minutes before
4. taking pulse.
5. Place patient in comfortable position.
Place 3 fingers on patient’s wrist at lateral aspect to
6. locate pulsation.
Count pulse rate for 1 minute and assess:
7. - Rhythm
- Volume
8. Perform hand washing.
Document pulse rate in clinical observation chart.
9.
Compare with previous data.
10. Report and document any abnormalities.
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