Assessment of a child in a cold environment would MOST likely yield:
A) a rapid, weak pulse.
B) flushing of the skin.
C) delayed capillary refill.
D) a slow, irregular pulse.
Answer: C) delayed capillary refill.
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Today a patient receives an initial dose of medicine at 1530 while in the physician's office. The physician
orders the medicine to be taken every 8 hours. The patient should be told to take the next dose at __________ (conventional time). Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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