The nurse is checking the client's overall oxygenation. In assessment of the presence of central cyanosis, which of the following areas will the nurse inspect?
a. The client's palms and soles of the feet
b. The client's nail beds
c. The client's earlobes
d. The client's tongue
D
Central cyanosis is observed in the tongue, soft palate, and conjunctiva of the eye, where blood flow is high. Central cyanosis indicates hypoxemia.
Peripheral cyanosis seen in the palms and soles of the feet is often a result of vasoconstriction and stagnant blood flow.
Peripheral cyanosis seen in the nail beds is often a result of vasoconstriction and stagnant blood flow.
Peripheral cyanosis seen in the earlobes is often a result of vasoconstriction and stagnant blood flow.
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