Your patient is 82 years old and has diabetes. Which assessment parameter is the least reliable sign indicating this patient's peripheral circulatory status?

A) Capillary refill
B) Skin color
C) Skin temperature
D) Pulse strength

A) Capillary refill

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a. > 20 mg/day for at least 14 days b. < 20 mg/day for at least 2 weeks c. 1 mg/day for at least 10 days d. none of the above

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Which classification system was developed by the World Health Organization and used to collect data for statistical purposes?

a. Current Procedural Terminology b. Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System c. International Classification of Diseases d. National Drug Codes

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