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Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1266 of 2368

A child with osteomyelitis of the lower leg is on intravenous antibiotics. Which assessment helps the nurse check that circulation to the limb is adequate?

  1. Pulses and capillary refill distal to the affected area
  2. Bowel sounds in all four quadrants of the abdomen
  3. Pupil size and reaction to light in both eyes
  4. Breath sounds in the bases and apices of both lungs
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Correct answer: Pulses and capillary refill distal to the affected area

Checking pulses and capillary refill below the infection site shows whether blood flow to the limb is adequate.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026