A Nurse Assesses a Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

question 32

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Which questions should the nurse ask to determine the client's activity tolerance? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "What color is your sputum?"
• B) "Do you have any difficulty sleeping?"
• C) "How long does it take to perform your morning routine?"
• D) "Do you walk upstairs every day?"
• E) "Have you lost any weight lately?"

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Definitions:

Untoward Effects

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Intravenous Line

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