The nurse determines that a patient has a normal capillary refill time. What was this patient's refill time?
a. 3 seconds
b. 4 seconds
c. 5 seconds
d. 6 seconds
ANS: A
The normal capillary refill time is 3 seconds. B. C. D. Capillary reflex times longer than 3 seconds could indicate shock.
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