You arrive at the scene where a 49 year old woman is found semiconscious on the floor of her living room. The patient's husband tells you that they were watching TV when this condition suddenly developed. No trauma was involved. The patient moans occasionally and has slight cyanosis to her lips. Skin will become cyanotic with

A. an increase in the amount of venous oxygen
B. an increase in the amount of arterial oxygen
C. a decrease in the amount of arterial oxygen
D. a decrease in circulating red blood cells


Answer: C. a decrease in the amount of arterial oxygen

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