Radial Pulse

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In this assignment you will explain the elements of a narrative and descriptive essay. |

Background |

You work for a local geriatrics office and will be writing the monthly eNewsletter sent out to all doctors and patients. You have finished your first draft and have revised using the FACT strategy. You have decided that you want to include a section that shares tips on how to determine heart rate by taking a radial pulse. |

Part 1: Elements of a Narrative Essay | 10 points |

Directions to complete part 1: Provide all of the elements of a narrative essay including a brief definition of each element. |

The elements of a Narrative essay consist of: Action (which gives you a vivid replay of events), Conflict (motivates and structure the action), Point of View (narrated in first or third person), Key events (have direct bearing on your purpose), and Dialogue (animates narratives and drawing the reader into your story).

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Part 2: Elements of a Descriptive Essay | 10 points |

Directions to complete part 2: Provide all of the elements of a descriptive essay including a brief definition of each element. |

The elements of a Descriptive essay consist of: Sensory Impressions ( seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling features through appropriate words), Dominant Impressions ( the overall mood created by a collection of sensory impressions), and Vantage Point (fixed or moving, reports only what can be perceived from that one place). |

Part 3: Checking radial pulse | 30 points |

Directions to complete part 3: Review the steps for taking radial pulse. Write a brief how-to on determining heart rate, be sure to include the following:

A. Provide steps in the order they are performed. B. Describe what one would see, touch and hear during each step. |

Write the how-to in the space below. |

An average heart beat range is 60 – 90 beats per minute. Taking a radial pulse requires skills and knowledge. You need to know exactly how to...