When examining patients, pulses are recorded using a scale of 0 to 3. A normal pulse, not easily obliterated would have which of the following ratings?

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2+. Pulses are described using a scale of 0 to 3. A normal, not easily obliterated pulse is described as 2+. A description of 0 means no pulse; 1+ is palpable but thready, and easily obliterated; and 3+ is bounding, easily palpable, and cannot obliterate.

When examining patients, pulses are recorded using a scale of 0 to 3. A normal pulse, not easily obliterated would have which of the following ratings?

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