If a carotid pulse is taken, it is taken at the:

If a carotid pulse is taken, it is taken at the:
A . neck
B . wrist
C . back of the knee
D . temporal region

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Answer: A

Explanation:

A carotid pulse is taken at the neck. The carotid arteries are located on either side of the neck and supply blood to the brain. To check the carotid pulse, one gently places their fingers on the side of the neck, next to the windpipe.

Reference: American Heart Association. (n.d.).

How to Check Your Pulse.

Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Carotid Artery Disease.