Nail bed color and capillary refill are assessed during which part of the assessment?
a. heart c. upper extremities
b. height and weight d. assessed only if patient is short of breath
C
Nail bed color, shape, and configuration, as well as capillary refill, are assessed during the examination of the upper extremities. Nail bed color and capillary refill are indicators of adequate coronary perfusion and peripheral circulation; however, they are not part of the assessment of the heart. Nail bed color and capillary refill are assessed on all patients, not just those with shortness of breath. Height and weight are among the earlier observations.
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