An emergency department nurse is making a general appearance assessment on a preschool child just admitted to the emergency department.Which general assessment findings indicate the child "looks bad"? (Select all that apply.)

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Signs of a child "looking bad" on a general appearance assessment include pale skin,cold extremities,and lethargy.A capillary refill of less than 2 seconds is a "good sign" as well as a child who is unwilling to separate from parents (separation anxiety,expected).

An Emergency Department Nurse Is Making a General Appearance Assessment