How Should the Therapist Interpret a Capillary Refill Time of Approximately

question 14

Multiple Choice

How should the therapist interpret a capillary refill time of approximately 1 second in a pediatric patient?

• A) Adequate cardiac output
• B) Increased afterload
• C) Inadequate cardiac output
• D) Decreased preload

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