A burn victim is being seen the emergency room. Upon assessment, the nurse finds that the patient's face is a cherry-red color. The nurse should suspect which of the following?
A) Carbon monoxide poisoning
B) Anemia
C) Jaundice
D) Uremia
Ans: A
Feedback: Carbon monoxide poisoning causes a bright cherry-red color in the face and upper torso in light-skinned persons. In dark-skinned persons, there will be a cherry-red color to nail beds, lips, and oral mucosa. When anemia occurs in light-skinned persons, the skin has generalized pallor. Anemia in dark-skinned persons manifests as a yellow-brown coloration. Jaundice appears as a yellow coloration of the sclera. Uremia gives a yellow-orange tinge to the skin. Refer to Table 55-2.
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