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Which side hand of girls should we take pulse
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Either: You can take a pulse on individuals on either arm but it could be slightly more accurate to use the left.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Either: May find radial pulse easier on their dominant hand but either can be used.
Answered 11/28/2017
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