A 65-Year-Old Man with Emphysema and Bronchitis Has Come to the Clinic

question 49

Multiple Choice

A 65-year-old man with emphysema and bronchitis has come to the clinic for a follow-up appointment.On assessment of his skin,the nurse might expect to find the following:

• A)anasarca.
• B)scleroderma.
• C)pedal erythema.
• D)clubbing of the nails.

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