A patient has skin that is slightly blue in color. A likely treatment for this person might be________.
A) giving the patient supplemental oxygen by mask
B) encouraging the patient to eat more orange colored vegetables (rich in beta carotene)
C) exposing the patient to more sunlight
D) increasing fluids through IV therapy

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Skin that is blue in color (cyanosis) can be a sign of inadequate oxygenation. Giving the patient supplemental oxygen by mask can help increase oxygen levels in the body and alleviate the cyanosis.

A Patient Has Skin That Is Slightly Blue in Color