The nurse is working on a pulmonary unit at the local hospital.The nurse is alert to which of the following as being an early sign of hypoxia?
A) Cyanosis
B) Restlessness
C) A decreased respiratory rate
D) A decreased blood pressure

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Restlessness is an early sign of hypoxia as the body is trying to compensate for lack of oxygen. Cyanosis may not be present until hypoxia becomes severe. Decreased respiratory rate and blood pressure may occur later in the progression of hypoxia.

The Nurse Is Working on a Pulmonary Unit at the Local