The EMT is correctly assessing a 2-year-old male who is unresponsive after being assaulted by the mother's live-in boyfriend when he:

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Checking capillary refill time is a quick and clinically useful way to assess perfusion in a pediatric patient. It can help determine if the patient is adequately perfused or if they need immediate intervention to improve blood flow. While checking other vital signs such as pulse and respiratory rate are important, in this situation, checking capillary refill time would be the best choice to help determine the patient's perfusion status. Obtaining a blood pressure may also be important, but may take more time and may not be feasible in this urgent, emergent situation.

The EMT Is Correctly Assessing a 2-Year-Old Male Who Is