Teaching about pulse assessment

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A nurse is teaching about pulse assessment. Which statement indicates successful teaching? "Pulse assessment is performed by using two fingers and a thumb." "Pulse assessment indicates whether blood flow is adequate to an extremity." "Pulse assessment is not useful when injury or suspected injury is present." "Pulse assessment in the patient's extremities is a special part of the physical examination."

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