Individuals with a Recent Diagnosis of Emphysema Should Be Assessed

question 14

Multiple Choice

Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema should be assessed for which most common presenting factor?

• A) A productive cough
• B) Cyanosis
• C) Dyspnea
• D) Cor pulmonale

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Definitions:

Bone Spur

A bony growth formed on normal bone, often due to aging or as a response to friction or pressure.

Fluid

A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; can be a gas or a liquid.

Genu Valgum

A condition characterized by an inward curvature of the legs, commonly known as "knock-knees."

Knock Knees

A condition where the knees angle in and touch when the legs are straightened, often noticeable when standing.