The nurse has applied a restraint to the child's right wrist to prevent the child from pulling out an intravenous line. Which as
sessment findings ensure that there is proper circulation to the child's right arm? Select all that apply. a) Fingers are pink and warm bilaterally
b) Radial pulses are easily palpable bilaterally
c) Lungs are clear throughout
d) Capillary refill is less than 2 seconds in upper extremities bilaterally
e) Bowel sounds present in all four quadrants
d) capillary refill is less than 2 seconds in upper extremities bilaterally
Explanation:
Capillary refill of the extremities is tested by putting pressure on the nail for like a second it will turn red and become clear back in less than two seconds. This illustrates the integrity of the blood supply of the body
The sympathetic nervous system functions like a gas pedal in a car. It triggers the fight-or-flight response, providing the body with a burst of energy so that it can respond to perceived dangers.
