A Client Is Admitted to the Hospital with Abrupt Symptoms

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to the hospital with abrupt symptoms of increasing shortness of breath, fever, and a productive cough with green sputum. Upon further exam the client is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. The nurse identifies this as which type of illness?

• A) Acute
• B) Chronic
• C) Terminal
• D) Contagious

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Definitions:

Red Blood Cell

A type of blood cell that is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, also known as an erythrocyte.

Rhesus Antigen

A protein substance found on the surface of red blood cells in most people, determining the positive or negative aspect of blood type and important in blood transfusions.

Protein

A macromolecule composed of amino acids crucial for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

Orange Pigment

A naturally occurring substance in many fruits and vegetables that gives them their orange color, often rich in vitamins and antioxidants.