Final answer:
Check the patient's peripheral pulses using correct technique and other pulse points if initially undetectable. If stil undetected use electronic devices or manual blood pressure measurement, then promptly notify the physician.
Step-by-step explanation:
If you are unable to palpate a patient's peripheral pulses, the first step is to ensure that the technique being used is correct. You may try to palpate again using a different location or a different approach. Common sites to check a pulse include the radial artery in the wrist, the carotid artery in the neck, as well as the temporal, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis arteries. If you still cannot detect a pulse, it is important to use an alternative method, such as an electronic device, to measure the pulse. Additionally, checking other vital signs such as blood pressure using a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope to listen for Korotkoff sounds could provide further information. If you're still unable to detect a pulse, promptly notify the physician of your findings.