The nurse observes that a client has cyanosis. On which part of the physical assessment should the nurse focus with this client?
1. Activity
2. Heart sounds
3. Oxygen levels
4. Lung sounds
Answer: 3
1. Activity status will not explain the presence of cyanosis.
2. Heart sounds will not help explain the presence of cyanosis.
3. Cyanosis is a result of decreased levels of oxygen in the blood.
4. Lung sounds may or may not help determine the cause for cyanosis.
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