For which of the following patients would capillary refill be a reliable sign of circulatory status?
A) 3-year-old child with a fever and cough
B) 50-year-old woman complaining of chest pain
C) 24-year-old homeless man who has spent the night outside in the rain
D) 92-year-old man complaining of weakness on his right side
A
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1. UTNOIMTA 2. OEUGLCAAMF 3. RYSETZZ ’ EAISDES 4. ALIOGONMN 5. EBYSTIO 6. EARDNTIO 7. UTGOAI 8. RUSEEZI 9. RNGMUIMD
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