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asd123

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Peripheral cyanosis and clubbing of the nails are symptoms of:
 
  A) normal aging.
  B) increased cholesterol.
  C) hypertension.
  D) chronic hypoxia.

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A nurse auscultates the right carotid artery in an older adult client and identifies a bruit. What does this assessment finding mean?
 
  A) It is normal.
  B) It is distended.
  C) It is dissecting.
  D) It is inflamed.


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manuelcastillo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Hypoxia of the tissues changes normal, pink-color skin to a grayish or bluish color.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
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Bruits occur when the artery is partially obstructed or distended, which prevents blood flow from moving straight through the vessel.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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