An 80-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious in her garage sitting in her car.Which assessment finding is most concerning to the nurse?

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The cherry red mucous membranes are classic signs of carbon monoxide poisoning; unfortunately,they are very late signs.The temperature,pulse,and blood pressure are within normal limits.An O₂ saturation of 78% could be corrected if accurate,and O₂saturation measurements are inaccurate in cases of carbon monoxide poisoning.Cold extremities do not necessarily indicate an urgent problem.

An 80-Year-Old Woman Is Brought to the Emergency Department After