The nurse palpates a radial pulse on her 80-year-old patient and notes that it feels irregular.What is the most appropriate method to count this patient's pulse?

A) Count for 15 seconds, multiply by 4.
B) Count for 30 seconds, multiply by 2.
C) Count for 1 full minute.
D) Count for 10 seconds multiply by 6.

Radial Pulse

The pulse felt at the wrist, on the lateral side where the radial artery runs. It is commonly used to measure heart rate.

Pulse Count

The act of measuring the number of heartbeats per minute as a means of assessing heart health.

Irregular

Deviating from the norm or standard, often used to describe something that is not consistent in pattern, arrangement, or frequency.