The nurse is concerned that an elderly client has evidence of arteriosclerosis since the client's capillary refill is greater than:
1. 3 seconds.
2. 4 seconds.
3. 5 seconds.
4. 6 seconds.
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Elderly patients have a greater capillary refill time due to aging. Capillary refill greater than 5 seconds is significant. Capillary refill in non-elderly clients should be 3 seconds. Capillary refill in a non-elderly client of 4 seconds would be an abnormal finding. Capillary refill of 6 seconds for all clients is an abnormal assessment finding.
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