HAS 3

Pallor around the lips is seen in anemia and shock

lips may result from cold or hypoxia.

are seen in clients with: ❖Ketoacidosis ❖carbon monoxide poisoning ❖COPD with polycythemia.

Swelling of the lips

Clients who smoke, drink large quantities of coffee or tea

Red, swollen gums that bleed easily are seen in

may be seen in chronic irritation and smoking

Whitish, curd like patches that scrape off over reddened mucosa and bleed easily indicate

(tiny whitish spots that lie over reddened mucosa) are an early sign of the measles

may be seen as brown patches inside the cheeks of clients with adrenocortical insufficiency