Which term is used to denote a weak, thready pulse?

The patient has sustained a complete spinal cord injury at the C3 level. The patient’s wife asks the nurse what his life will be like. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

Following an apartment fire, the patient is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. The patient has third degree burns on the anterior bilateral lower legs and thighs, abdomen, and anterior bilateral arms. Soot is noted on the face; the patient appears to be speaking normally. Place the actions in the order the nurse performs them.