Which assessment finding indicates adequate peripheral perfusion for a child after a cardiac catheterization?
A) Capillary refill is greater than 3 seconds.
B) Lower extremities are warm, with a capillary refill of less than 3 seconds.
C) Sensation is decreased with a weakened dorsalis pedis pulse.
D) Dorsalis pedis pulse is palpable but posterior tibial pulse is weak.

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Warm lower extremities with a capillary refill of less than 3 seconds indicate adequate peripheral perfusion. The other options indicate poor perfusion.

Which Assessment Finding Indicates Adequate Peripheral Perfusion for a Child