Which Sign of Respiratory Failure Appears as a Bluish Cast

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which sign of respiratory failure appears as a bluish cast in the skin on the lips, cheeks, and nail beds?

• A)acidosis
• B)hypercapnia
• C)hypoxia
• D)hypoxemia
• E)cyanosis

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