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A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with anemia. Which of the following skin color variations is caused by a reduced amount of oxyhemoglobin?
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Correct Answer:
Pallor
Rationale:
🤍 Pallor is the paleness of skin and mucous membranes caused by a reduced amount of oxyhemoglobin in the blood.
🤍 In anemia, decreased hemoglobin reduces oxygen delivery, making the skin appear pale or washed out.
🤍 Cyanosis results from increased deoxygenated hemoglobin, giving a bluish tint.
🤍 Jaundice is due to elevated bilirubin, giving skin a yellow appearance.
🤍 Erythema occurs with increased blood flow or capillary dilation, producing redness.
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- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
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