Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question
The nurse is assessing a client upon arrival to the emergency department. Partial airway obstruction is suspected. Which clinical manifestation is a late sign of airway obstruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyanotic ear lobes are a late sign of airway obstruction, indicating severe hypoxia. Rales (A) suggest fluid, restlessness (B) is early, and stridor (D) is an earlier obstructive sign.
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