A patient is showing changes in mental function, skin and mucous membrane color, and respiratory rate and rhythm. A nurse identifies this impaired oxygenation condition as
1. Atelectasis.
2. Hypoxia.
3. Crepitus.
4. Diffusion.
ANS: 2
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.