Which Statement(s)is/are True Regarding the Nursing Assessment of a Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the nursing assessment of a patient with a respiratory disorder?(Select all that apply.)

• A) Central cyanosis typically is observed on the fingers and earlobes.
• B) Clubbing of the fingernails is a sign of hypoxia.
• C) As oxygen levels diminish, mental alertness will progressively deteriorate.
• D) The normal respiratory rate in an adult is 10 breaths/min.
• E) Episodes of apnea are present in Cheyne-Stokes.

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