You suspect that your patient–a lethargic 6-month-old baby–is the victim of child abuse. When performing the primary assessment, which assessment parameter should you use to quickly establish his perfusion?
A) Heart rate
B) Capillary refill
C) Presence of a radial pulse
D) Blood pressure
B) Capillary refill
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. Hemolytic uremic syndrome b. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura c. March hemoglobinuria d. DIC
A wealthy individual provides all the funds for a not-for-profit counseling center that provides free assistance. Which of the following is a stakeholder?
A. stockholders B. employees C. governing board D. taxpayers