A Patient Is Admitted with Acute Lung Failure Secondary to Chronic

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with acute lung failure secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .Upon inspection of the patient,the nurse observes that the patient's fingers appear discolored.What does this finding indicate the presence of?

• A) Clubbing
• B) Central cyanosis
• C) Peripheral cyanosis
• D) Chronic tuberculosis

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Definitions:

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age.

Binge Eating Disorder

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort, accompanied by feelings of loss of control.

Restricted-Type Anorexia

A form of anorexia nervosa where weight loss is achieved primarily through dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Purging-Type Anorexia

A subtype of anorexia nervosa where individuals engage in purging behaviors to lose weight, such as vomiting or misuse of laxatives.