Delayed capillary refill may alert you to:
a. hypovolemic shock.
b. moderate hypoxemia.
c. subnormal intracranial pressure.
d. upper respiratory infection.
A
Delayed capillary refill means that the vessels are taking an extended time to fill, which is a sign of decreased cardiac output. To assess peripheral perfusion further and detect hypovolemic shock, note the skin color, presence and quality of pulses, and temperature of the extremities.
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