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Your patient is a three-year-old who presents with a fever. His parents state that he has had diarrhea and vomiting for two days. The patient has not eaten in 24 hours. To best evaluate the patient's peripheral perfusion status, you should evaluate his:
 
  A) respiratory rate.
  B) fingertip sensation.
  C) capillary refill.
  D) blood pressure.

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A(n) ___________________ _____________ is an agent that damages exposed skin, frequently causing vesicles (blisters).
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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