A 65-Year-Old Diagnosed with Emphysema Presents to the ER for Difficulty

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 65-year-old diagnosed with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty breathing. Physical examination reveals both bluish skin and mucous membranes. What term will the nurse use to document these observations?

• A) Cyanosis
• B) Hemoptysis
• C) Hematemesis
• D) Ischemia

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