The Nurse Assesses a Patient for Capillary Refill

question 72

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a patient for capillary refill.After the fingernail is compressed for 5 seconds,the refill time should be fewer than:

• A) 1 second.
• B) 2 seconds.
• C) 3 seconds.
• D) 4 seconds.

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