It Is Suspected That the Client's Oxygenation Status Is Deteriorating

question 14

Multiple Choice

It is suspected that the client's oxygenation status is deteriorating.The nurse is aware that the abnormal assessment finding that represents the most serious indication of the client's decreased oxygenation is:

• A) Poor skin turgor
• B) Clubbing of the nails
• C) Central cyanosis
• D) Pursed-lip breathing

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