You are dispatched to a residence where a three-year-old boy presents with a fever. His parents state that he has had diarrhea and been vomiting for two days. The patient has not eaten in 24 hours. To BEST assess his peripheral perfusion status, you should evaluate:

A) fingertip sensation.
B) respiratory rate.
C) blood pressure.
D) capillary refill.


Answer: D

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