A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following early manifestations of hypoxemia should the nurse recognize?
a. Confusion
b. Pale skin
c. Bradycardia
d. Hypotension
e. Elevated BP
Ans:
b. Pale skin
e. Elevated BP
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