The nurse is performing a neurovascular assessment of a client's injured extremity. Which of the following would the nurse report?
A) Positive distal pulses
B) Capillary refill of 3 seconds
C) Dusky skin color
D) Skin warm to touch

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A dusky skin color suggests poor circulation, which is a concern in a neurovascular assessment. Positive distal pulses and warm skin are good signs, and capillary refill of up to 3 seconds is considered normal for a neurovascular assessment.

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