On the scene of an emergency, you are assessing a 5-year-old female with an altered mental status. Her airway appears clear, but the pulse at two different points is not equal. You check her capillary refill in an attempt to assess her circulation. If her circulation is healthy, her capillaries should refill within

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On the scene of an emergency, you are assessing a 5-year-old female with an altered mental status. Her airway appears clear, but the pulse at two different points is not equal. You check her capillary refill in an attempt to assess her circulation. If her circulation is healthy, her capillaries should refill within