A nurse is collecting data from a client who has atrial fibrillation. When documenting the quality of the client's pulse, which of the following terms should the nurse use?

A. Slow: Possible if ventricular rate is controlled by meds, but it doesn't describe the quality characteristic of AF. B. Bounding: Bounding pulse is seen with high stroke volume (e.g., aortic regurgitation) and is not typical of AF. C. Not palpable: Pulse might be weak or absent with severe shock, but AF usually produces a palpable, irregular pulse. D. Irregular: Atrial fibrillation produces an “irregularly irregular” pulse due to chaotic atrial activity and variable ventricular response.