Practice Question
When assessing the nails and nail beds, the nurse would be concerned of the following finding?
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Correct Answer:
Cyanotic in color
Rationale:
❤️Cyanosis means the nail beds appear blue or dusky, which signals inadequate oxygenation of the tissues.
❤️This finding suggests hypoxia, which may result from respiratory disorders (e.g., COPD, asthma exacerbation, pneumonia).
❤️It can also indicate circulatory compromise, such as heart failure, shock, or vascular obstruction.
❤️Cyanosis requires immediate nursing assessment of airway, breathing, oxygen saturation, and perfusion.
❤️Normal nail beds should be pink, so this is a clinically significant abnormal finding.
✖ Incorrect Answers Explained:
Free of clubbing (Incorrect)
❤️This is a normal finding, indicating the nails have a normal angle and shape.
❤️Clubbing is abnormal, but the absence of clubbing is not concerning.
❤️It indicates normal oxygenation over time.
No signs of infection (Incorrect)
❤️This is a healthy finding showing no redness, swelling, or drainage.
❤️Lack of infection is expected, not concerning.
Pink in color (Incorrect)
❤️Pink nail beds indicate good blood flow and oxygenation.
❤️This is the normal expected appearance of healthy nails.
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This question is from NR302Quiz 3 BSNOL SEPT25 (D41234478) which contains 10 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Health Assessment
- Answer Choices: 4