A patient with high gastric residuals has Reglan 10mg every 6 hours via tube ordered. Available: Reglan syrup 10mg/10mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer with each dose? mL. (Shade CUP #1 on the supplemental handout)

A. Carotid. The carotid arteries supply blood to the brain, and compressing both simultaneously can reduce cerebral blood flow, potentially causing dizziness, syncope, or loss of consciousness. Therefore, carotid pulses should be assessed one at a time.
B. Radial. The radial pulse can be safely assessed bilaterally at the same time since it does not affect central circulation or brain perfusion.
C. Brachial. The brachial pulse can also be assessed bilaterally without risk, as it does not impact blood flow to critical organs like the brain.
D. Femoral. The femoral pulse can be checked simultaneously on both sides to assess circulation and perfusion, especially in cases of suspected arterial insufficiency.

A. Auscultation. Auscultation involves listening to internal body sounds, usually with a stethoscope, such as heart, lung, or bowel sounds. It is not used for assessing the radial pulse.
B. Percussion. Percussion is the technique of tapping on body surfaces to assess underlying structures, such as detecting fluid in the lungs or assessing organ size. It is not used to assess pulses.
C. Palpation. Palpation involves using the fingers to feel for the radial pulse by applying gentle pressure over the radial artery at the wrist. This is the correct method for assessing a patient's radial pulse.
D. Inspection. Inspection involves visually examining the patient for abnormalities such as skin color, swelling, or deformities. It does not provide information about pulse rate or rhythm.