NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Lividity is the bluish-purple discoloration of skin after death. It is a sign of livor mortis and occurs when blood pools at the lowest point of the body due to gravity and loss of blood circulation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Livor mortis begins appearing as dull red patches after 20 to 30 minutes from the time of death. Over the next 2 to 4 hours, the patches come together to form larger areas of bluish-purple discoloration.