Question

a client tells the clinic nurse that their feet and lower legs turn a blue color. on assessment, the nurse notes that the clients oxygenation level is within normal levels. the nurse knows that the blue color the client described is caused by what?
peripheral cyanosis
central cyanosis
neurofibromatosis
reynaud disease

Explanation:

Peripheral cyanosis causes blue - discoloration of extremities with normal oxygenation. Central cyanosis affects core, neurofibromatosis has tumors, and Reynaud's is about vasospasm.

Answer:

A. Peripheral cyanosis