A Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)says,"I Have to Rest

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) says,"I have to rest a lot.It just wears me out trying to breathe." The nurse interprets this statement to mean the patient has difficulty with which respiratory process?

• A)Perfusion
• B)Diffusion
• C)Ventilation
• D)Consumption

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