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Sabrina Fitzgerald
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Which of the following is an abnormal capillary refill finding that the nurse should report?

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

Capillary Refill

A test to assess circulatory status, where pressure is applied to a nail bed until it turns white, then released to see how quickly blood returns to the area.

Seconds

A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute, used to measure time in a precise and detailed manner.

  • Detail the procedure for measuring vital signs and discuss the implications of atypical results.
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