A 65 Year Old Diagnosed with Emphysema Presents to the ER

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 65 year old diagnosed with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty breathing.Physical exam 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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