The Nurse Is Checking Peripheral Perfusion to a Child's Extremity

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is checking peripheral perfusion to a child's extremity following a cardiac catheterization. Which assessment finding indicates adequate peripheral circulation to the affected extremity?

• A) A capillary refill of greater than three seconds
• B) A palpable dorsalis pedis pulse but a weak posterior tibial pulse
• C) A decrease in sensation with a weakened dorsalis pedis pulse
• D) A capillary refill of less than three seconds with palpable warmth

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