NREMT EMT

Category - Medical

What can affect capillary refill?
  1. Age
  2. Gender
  3. Medication
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - Capillary refill can be affected by age, gender and medication. Additionally, refill can be affected by environmental factors. Delayed capillary refill is only one indicator of inadequate perfusion in the adult patent. Supplement your assessment with noting skin appearance, level of responsiveness, skin turgor, and vital signs, especially heart rate and blood pressure.
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