During an assessment the nurse notes that an older patient has a gray discoloration of the skin. Which health problem does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
A) Emphysema
B) Lung abscess
C) Chronic bronchitis
D) Peripheral vascular disease
C
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In the presence of chronic bronchitis, the patient can have a blue or gray discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen binding to the hemoglobin. Ruddy, pink complexions often occur with emphysema and are associated with hypoxia from a high carbon dioxide level in the blood. Specific skin color changes are not associated with lung abscess or peripheral vascular disease.
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