Asked by Void<3

Nathaniel wants to measure his own pulse. What is the MOST accurate way for him to perform this measurement?

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Responses

He should feel for his carotid artery on the side of his neck.

He should feel for his carotid artery on the side of his neck.

He should place his thumb on his radial artery.

He should place his thumb on his radial artery.

He should place his wrist on the inside of his opposite elbow.

He should place his wrist on the inside of his opposite elbow.

He should feel for his heart in his chest with the palm of his hand.

He should feel for his heart in his chest with the palm of his hand.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
He should feel for his carotid artery on the side of his neck.

Use the pads of your index and middle fingers (not your thumb), press gently to locate the pulse, count beats for 60 seconds (or 30 seconds × 2). Do not press both carotid arteries at the same time.