Question

The nurse is assessing a childs capillary refill time. This can be accomplished by doing what?

A) Pressing on the child's chest
B) Checking the child's heart rate
C) Observing the child's skin color return after blanching
D) Measuring the child's oxygen saturation level

Answer 1

The nurse can assess a child's capillary refill time by observing the child's skin color return after blanching.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse can assess a child's capillary refill time by observing the child's skin color return after blanching.

Capillary refill time is the amount of time it takes for blood to return to the capillaries after they have been compressed. By pressing on the child's skin and then releasing the pressure, the nurse can see how quickly the skin color returns to normal.

For example, if the child's skin color returns to normal within 2 seconds, it indicates a normal capillary refill time.