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justinmsk

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When assessing for cyanotic changes, central cyanosis may be distinguished from peripheral cyanosis. Which location does the nurse use to assess for central cyanosis?
 
  1) On the ear lobes
  2) In the nailbeds
  3) In the mucous membranes
  4) On the fingers

Question 2

The nurse is assessing an older adult patient who is admitted to the hospital with aspiration pneumonia of the right middle lobe. Which approaches will best facilitate assessment of the right middle lobe of the lung?
 
  1) Anterior and lateral
  2) Posterior and lateral
  3) Posterior and anterior
  4) Superior and inferior



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1



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