Identify the child that is demonstrating acrocyanosis
1. A newborn shows slow capillary refill.
2. A newborn's hands are blue following delivery.
3. A newborn with a fever has red hands.
4. A newborn with a lack of oxygen has blue hands.
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1. Slow capillary refill can be demonstrated with acrocyanosis, but is not the cause.
2. The vasoconstriction after birth is a cause of acrocyanosis
3. A newborn with a fever will not demonstrate acrocyanosis.
4. Lack of oxygen will cause central cyanosis.
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