The client is visiting the healthcare provider's office for a head-to-toe assessment. During the nurse's assessment of the client's skin, the nurse notes that the client is pale. Which of the following findings may be related to the client's color? Select all that apply.
a. Client's blood pressure is 96/62
b. The client states, "I just smoked a cigarette before I came in the office."
c. The client's oxygen saturation level is 86% on room air.
d. The client states, "I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis."
e. The client states, "It is snowing again outside with a wind chill factor of-11 degrees Fahrenheit."

a. Low blood pressure or hypotension is a blood pressure condition of 90/60. General hypotension is not dangerous and can occur by anyone and at any time. But in some people, hypotension can cause dizziness and weakness. Normal blood pressure ranges from 90/60. in the answer above blood pressure 96/62 which means excessive.

b. When a person smokes, the amount of oxygen in the lungs and in the bloodstream becomes less. Oxygen is replaced by smoke from cigarettes. Though oxygen is very important for the health and activity of the body. Decreased oxygen can cause fatigue because parts of the body cannot operate properly. When arteries, veins and capillaries are weak, it becomes much harder for blood to circulate throughout the body. Impaired blood flow can result in fatigue.

c. Lack of oxygen can cause weakness and pale. In this case it has an 86% saturation which means that the client is lacking the oxygen needed by the body. so that it will result in a pale client

e. The weather is too cold can make clients pale. This is because the body is not strong in the face of cold weather

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Class: College

Subject: PO (health)

Keywords: Blood, Oxygen, Hypotension