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Medical Coding

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Which of the following is a type of cyanosis that presents on the fingers and toes and may indicate a need for oxygen therapy for the patient?
  1. Central cyanosis
  2. Peripheral cyanosis
  3. Medial cyanosis
  4. Embolytic cyanosis
Explanation
Answer: B-The term “peripheral” refers to the extremities, so the type of cyanosis that presents on the fingers and toes is peripheral cyanosis. Central cyanosis refers to the center of the body or the torso. Medial cyanosis refers to the midline of the body. Embolic cyanosis refers to cyanosis caused by a blocked blood vessel, not an area of the body.
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