Question

a nurse is performing a comprehensive assessment on a client. the nurse observes pale, cyanotic nails with a 180 - degree angle with spongy sensation and clubbing of the distal ends of the fingers. the nurse identifies these signs and symptoms as indications of which of the following conditions?
○ fungal infection
○ psoriasis
○ iron deficiency anemia
○ hypoxia

Explanation:

Clubbing of fingers, 180 - degree angle, and cyanotic nails are signs of hypoxia. These are not typical for iron - deficiency anemia, psoriasis, or fungal infection.

Answer:

A. hypoxia