The nurse checks the capillary refill of a new patient. The amount of time for the nail color to return after the pressure is released on the patient's nail should not exceed which of the following?
a. 1–2 seconds c. 3–4 seconds
b. 2–3 seconds d. 4–5 seconds
B
Capillary refill time is a measure used to examine arterial flow to the extremities and is an indicator of peripheral circulation. Normal capillary refill varies with age, but color should return to normal within 2–3 seconds. Options "c" and "d" indicate prolonged capillary refill time and may indicate cardiovascular or respiratory dysfunction. Option "a" would be considered within normal limits.
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