When assessing an older adult client with a history of cardiovascular disease, dyspnea, and peripheral edema, which method is best for the nurse to use to assess the client's pulse rate?

Palpate the radial pulses in both arms for a deficit.

Use the stethoscope to listen over the carotid artery.

Feel the volume of the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibialis pulses.

Auscultate the apical pulse at the point of maximal impulse.