A change in skin color requires further assessment of which physiologic functions? Select all that apply
1. Hematocrit
2. Oxygenation
3. Glucose levels
4. Blood pressure
5. Bilirubin levels
1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Changes in skin color may indicate the need for closer assessment of hematocrit.
2. Changes in skin color may indicate the need for closer assessment of cardiopulmonary status.
3. Changes in skin color may indicate the need for closer assessment of glucose.
4. Changes in skin color are not associated with blood pressure.
5. Changes in skin color may indicate the need for closer assessment of bilirubin.
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