The nurse is caring for a patient with respiratory problems. Which assessment finding indicates a late sign of hypoxia?
A) Elevated blood pressure
B) Increased pulse rate
C) Restlessness
D) Cyanosis

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Cyanosis, blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the presence of desaturated hemoglobin in capillaries, is a late sign of hypoxia. Elevated blood pressure, increased pulse rate, and restlessness are early signs of hypoxia.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Respiratory Problems