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

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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.

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He should feel for his carotid artery on the side of his neck — using the index and middle fingers (not the thumb). Don't press both carotids at once.