Identify the steps to perform the three vital signs procedures (Temperature, Pulse Rate, and…

➤ When should I take an apical pulse instead of a radial pulse?
Take an apical pulse when peripheral pulses are weak, irregular, or unreliable. Use it for infants, patients on cardiac medications (for example, digoxin), or when assessing new cardiac symptoms. Place a stethoscope at the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line and count heart sounds for 60 seconds to record accurate beats per minute.