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when assessing a patient look for these colors
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Post-Graduate
07/10/2011
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Term

Color: Blue

Name: cyanosis

 Definition
lack of oxygen
Term

Color: red

Name: erythema

 Definition
fever, blush, burn, or infection
Term

Color:white

Name:pale

 Definition
anemia
Term

Color:orange

Name:cirrhosis

 Definition
liver or pancreatic disorder
Term

Color:gray

Name:ashen

 Definition
serious illness, death
Term

Color:brown-orange

Name:bronze

 Definition
adrenal problems
Term

Color: Purple

Name: ecchymosis

 Definition
bruising or deep tissue injery
Term

Color: yellow

Name: jaundice

 Definition
bile problems involving liver, gallbladder, or pancreas
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