Assessment of a patient's skin color reveals a bluish discoloration. As a knowledgeable AEMT, you should identify:

A) cyanosis caused by inadequate oxygenation of the tissues.
B) pallor caused by a decrease in blood flow to the tissues.
C) pallor caused by a decrease in body temperature.
D) jaundice caused by an increase in blood flow to the extremities.

Answer: A

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