Pulse amplitude (or volume) refers to the force or strength of the blood pulsation against the arterial wall with each heartbeat. It is subjectively graded on a scale such as: 0 = Absent, 1+ = Weak/thready, 2+ = Normal, 3+ = Full/bounding, 4+ = Strong/bounding. Assessing amplitude provides information about stroke volume, arterial elasticity, and peripheral perfusion. A weak, thready pulse may indicate decreased cardiac output, while a bounding pulse may suggest conditions like fever, anxiety, or fluid overload.

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