A Caucasian patient with pale skin is treated for low blood

Last updated: 8/8/2022

A Caucasian patient with pale skin is treated for low blood pressure with medication that elevates the blood pressure; however, the skin's pallor does not change. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the pallor in this patient? A. respiratory disease that results in the blood being poorly oxygenated B. the presence of hematomas in the skin C. hypertension caused by excessive use of the medication D. Anemia