Upon arriving at a car accident, Henry Hero starts assessing a patient who has obvious injury to his head. Henry believes the patient may have a skull fracture and possible brain injury. Which observations of the patient’s pulse would be consistent with Henry’s belief?
Explanation
Answer: C - Patients with skull fractures or brain injuries often present with a slow but strong pulse. This can also be an indication of stroke. Patients suffering a diabetic emergency, shock, blood loss, a heat emergency, or failing circulatory system typically present with a rapid but weak pulse. A rapid but strong pulse is typically associated with fear, high blood pressure, overexertion, or a heat emergency.
