The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Advanced Emphysema

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with advanced emphysema.Which signs are manifestations of this disorder?

• A) Productive cough
• B) Dyspnea
• C) Barrel chest
• D) Wheezing
• E) Cyanotic skin tone

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Definitions:

Autonomic Systems

Refers to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Somatosensory Cortex

The somatosensory cortex is a region of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from various parts of the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Parietal Lobe

The region of the brain located at the top of the head, responsible for processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body.

Motor Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.