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Which of the following statements is NOT correct a. Mucous membranes should be pink when compressed with a finger b. A pulse should follow every heartbeat c. The femoral pulses are measured in the inguinal region d. The capillary refill time should not be longer than 1.5 seconds

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Which of the following statements is NOT correct a. Mucous membranes should be pink when compressed with a finger b. A pulse should follow every heartbeat c. The femoral pulses are measured in the inguinal region d. The capillary refill time should not be longer than 1.5 seconds

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The statement that is NOT correct is: "The capillary refill time should not be longer than 1.5 seconds". The normal capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds. If it takes longer than this, it could indicate poor blood flow.

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