[Answered]: Which technique would the nurse employ to assess…

Which technique would the nurse employ to assess the patient’s apical heart rate? Listen to the heart for 1 minute over the point of maximal impulse (PMI). Palpate the radial artery for 1 full minute, repeat twice to ensure correct count. Palpate the jugular artery and count the heart rate for at least 30 seconds. Listen to the heart for at least 30 seconds over the aortic valve near the sternum