Which of the Following General Appearances BEST Indicates the Presence

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following general appearances BEST indicates the presence of low oxygenation and perfusion in the periphery?

• A)The patient is leaning forward on the knees or some object to breathe.
• B)The patient is using accessory muscles around neck and shoulders to breathe.
• C)The patient has noticeable bluish color at the lips and fingernail beds.
• D)The patient is resting in a semi-Fowler's position and is not able to tolerate lying flat.

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