Obstruction (Blockage) in the Radial Artery Will Restrict ALL Blood

question 11

True/False

Obstruction (blockage) in the radial artery will restrict ALL blood flow to the hand resulting in "blue fingernails" (a tell-tale sign of cyanosis).

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