Your patient is a three-year-old who presents with a fever. His parents state that he has had diarrhea and vomiting for two days. The patient has not eaten in 24 hours. To best evaluate the patient's peripheral perfusion status, you should evaluate his:

A) respiratory rate.
B) fingertip sensation.
C) capillary refill.
D) blood pressure.

C

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Which of the following statements concerning insulin pumps is false?

a. They have an external on/off button. b. They are implanted in the patient's chest. c. They supply insulin via a catheter. d. They are commonly found on a patient's belt.

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