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A Patient with Pneumonia Is Receiving Supplemental Oxygen

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A patient with pneumonia is receiving supplemental oxygen.Which assessment finding(s) by the nurse should be reported as an early indication of hypoxia?


A) Cyanosis around the lips and oral mucosa
B) Anxiety and restlessness
C) Decrease in the level of consciousness
D) Decreased blood pressure and respiratory rate

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