Posted: December 21st, 2017

A 43-year-old African American male is admitted with sickle cell anemia. The nurse plans to assess circulation in the lower extremities every two hours. Which of the following outcome criteria would the nurse use?

A 43-year-old African American male is admitted with sickle cell
anemia. The nurse plans to assess circulation in the lower extremities
every two hours. Which of the following outcome criteria
would the nurse use?
❍ A. Body temperature of 99°F or less
❍ B. Toes moved in active range of motion
❍ C. Sensation reported when soles of feet are touched
❍ D. Capillary refill of < 3 seconds