The practical nurse (PN) palpates a client's radial pulse and notes that the pulse disappears when light pressure is applied. How should the PN document this finding?

A. Missing pulse. - This term implies the complete absence of a pulse, which might not be the case here; the pulse is present but disappears with light pressure. B. Thready pulse volume. - A thready pulse refers to a weak pulse that is easily obliterated with light pressure. This accurately describes the finding observed by the PN. C. Light pressure applied to pulse. - This description simply explains the technique used to assess the pulse and does not adequately capture the quality of the pulse. D. Pulse skips beats. - This term refers to an irregularity in the pulse rhythm, not to the disappearance with light pressure.