HESI PN LPN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024 (Verified) PN Hesi Exit Exam Terms in this set (80) Original The nurse is assessing a client with dark skin who is in Respiratory Distress. Which client response should the nurse evaluate to determine cyanosis in this particular client? A. Cyanosis in a client with dark skin is seen in the sclera B. Abnormal skin color changes in a client with dark skin cannot be determined C. The lips and mucus membranes of a client with dark skin are dusky in color D. Blanching the soles of the feet in a client with dark skin reveals cyanosis C. The lips and mucus membranes of a client with dark skin are dusky in color Causes of cyanosis include hypoxemia and decreased cardiac output, which provides clues to respiratory status with changes in skin color and mucous membranes. Cyanosis, a late sign of hypoxemia, is best observed in tissue that has superficial capillary supply, such as mucous membranes, the conjunctiva, lips, palms, and under the tongue, which is readily visible in dark skinWhich technique should the PN use to most accurately assess a client's baseline BP during a routine health exam?