To test a patient's capillary refill, the EMT will:

A) apply gentle pressure to the radial pulse and watch color changes to the hand.
B) firmly compress and then release pressure on the nail bed.
C) examine the inside lining of one or both eyelids.
D) apply pressure and then release that pressure from the arm.


B

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