You are night skiing when you are notified that a child has been involved in a collision on the intermediate trail. As you approach the scene you are thinking about your assessment and realize that the cold and low light may make assessing the child's circulation difficult. In this situation, other options for assessing circulation include assessing all of the following except:
a. the sclera of the eyes.
b. the patient's lips.
c. fingertip capillary refill.
d. the palms of the hands.
Answer: c
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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