A Client with a History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents to the clinic with increased cough and low-grade temperature.Which question by the nurse elicits the most useful information?

• A) "How long have you been sick?"
• B) "Has your sputum changed color?"
• C) "Is anyone else in your house sick?"
• D) "Do you take any medications?"

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an irrational fear of weight gain, leading individuals to starve themselves or use other methods to lose weight.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by periods of binge eating followed by purging, fasting, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that have an electric charge, crucial for maintaining fluid balance, muscle contraction, and nerve function.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent and frequent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food followed by behavior that compensates for the binge, such as self-induced vomiting.