The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication and requires the nurse's immediate attention?

• A) Distended neck veins
• B) Left lower quadrant tenderness
• C) Urinary output of 40 mL/hr
• D) Excessive coughing

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