Because the older adult is not as likely to exhibit the typical signs of ineffective gas exchange,the nurse would assess which patient further?
A)An afebrile patient with a nonproductive cough
B)Irritability in a usually pleasant patient
C)Pale nail beds in a patient of color
D)Has an elevated white blood cell (WBC)

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Irritability in a usually pleasant patient may be a sign of inadequate oxygenation and may warrant further assessment for ineffective gas exchange in the older adult, even in the absence of typical signs such as shortness of breath or cyanosis. The other options do not necessarily indicate ineffective gas exchange in an older adult.

Because the Older Adult Is Not as Likely to Exhibit