Which Finding in the Older Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which finding in the older client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) most concerns the nurse?

• A) Controlled atrial fibrillation on the heart monitor
• B) Cyanotic nail beds and clubbed fingers
• C) Chronic cigarette smoking while at home reported
• D) Cough in the morning producing clear sputum

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