The nurse performs inspection of the oral cavity as part of a focused pulmonary assessment to check for evidence of what condition?

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Severe hypoxia will be manifested by central cyanosis,which is evident in the oral and circumoral areas.Although dehydration and nutritional status can both be partially assessed by oral cavity inspection,this information is not as vital as determining hypoxia.Dyspnea means difficulty breathing.

The Nurse Performs Inspection of the Oral Cavity as Part