Which of the following clinical signs suggest more severe hypoxemia?
a. Tachycardia
b. Cyanosis with polycythemia
c. Central nervous system dysfunction
d. Use of accessory muscles
ANS: C
More severe hypoxemia can lead to significant central nervous system dysfunction, ranging from irritability to confusion to coma.
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