Clubbing of the Fingers in a Patient with Emphysema Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

Clubbing of the fingers in a patient with emphysema is caused by

• A) chronic tissue hypoxia.
• B) low blood glucose levels.
• C) complications from medications.
• D) congestive heart failure.

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