You are unable to collect capillary blood from the finger of a child who has cold hands that appear bluish. What term is used to describe the color of this child's skin in the documentation of failure to collect a specimen?

A. Hypochromic
B. Cyanotic
C. Melanomic
D. Xanthochromic


Answer: B

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