For Which of the Following Patients Would Capillary Refill Be

question 20

Multiple Choice

For which of the following patients would capillary refill be a reliable sign of circulatory status?

• A) 24-year-old homeless man who has spent the night outside in the rain
• B) 92-year-old man complaining of weakness on his right side
• C) 50-year-old woman complaining of chest pain
• D) 3-year-old child with a fever and cough

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