The nurse is assessing capillary refill time for a patient with a fractured tibia and fibula.Which refill time should the nurse report to the physician?

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When assessing a patient with a fractured tibia and fibula,the nurse should report to the physician if the capillary refill time is greater than 3 to 5 seconds,as it can indicate circulatory compromise.A.B.C.These are all normal capillary refill times.

The Nurse Is Assessing Capillary Refill Time for a Patient