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which finger should you not use when taking a pulse? (1 point) ○ thumb ○ middle ○ pinky ○ index
Brief Explanations
When taking a pulse, the thumb is not used because it has its own pulse (radial artery in the thumb), which can interfere with accurately detecting the patient's pulse. Middle, pinky, and index fingers are used as they don't have this interference.
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