Author Question: A late sign of decreased oxygen levels may cause a change in skin color known as _________. Fill ... (Read 139 times)

awywial · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A late sign of decreased oxygen levels may cause a change in skin color known as _________.

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

In planning nursing care, the nurse knows that she will need to provide an abduction pillow for which patient?

a. A patient who will be immobilized for a long time
b. A patient who has undergone repair of a fractured right arm
c. A patient who is post hip replacement surgery
d. A patient who has a severely sprained ankle

ghepp · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

cyanosis
Bluish (cyanosis) coloring of the skin is caused by hypoxia (late sign of decreased oxygen levels).

Answer to Question 2

C
The abduction splint or pillow, used after hip replacement surgery, maintains the patient's legs in an abducted position. This permits the patient to be turned without changing the position of the healing limb, and prevents dislocation of the hip prosthesis.