When assessing a newborn, a nurse should check capillary refill:
1. On the fingernail beds.
2. On the sternum.
3. On the arm.
4. On the hand.
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1. Because of peripheral cyanosis, the fingernail beds will not respond quickly for an adequate measurement of capillary refill.
2. The sternum responds quickly for an adequate measurement of capillary refill.
3. The hand does not respond quickly for an adequate measurement of capillary refill.
4. The hand does not respond quickly for an adequate measurement of capillary refill.
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