Question

The nurse is checking the capillary refill of a child with a cast applied to the left arm. The nurse compresses the nail bed of a finger, and it returns to its original color in 2 seconds. Which action should be taken by the nurse?

A.Document the findings
B.Notify the RN
C.Prepare the child for bivalving the cast
D.Elevate the extremity and recheck the capillary refill immediately

Answer 1

The nurse should document the findings.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should document the findings when the capillary refill of a child with a cast applied to the left arm returns to its original color in 2 seconds.