A Client Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Is Scheduled

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is scheduled for diagnostic tests. Which of the following are used to aid in the diagnosis of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Pulmonary function spirometry tests
• B) Chest x-ray
• C) Electrocardiogram
• D) Medication levels
• E) Sputum samples
• F) Electrolyte levels

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Definitions:

Bowel Movement

The process of excreting waste from the digestive tract through the rectum and anus, an essential function for digestive health.

Repositions

The act of moving or adjusting something into a new place or orientation, often used in medical and healthcare settings to enhance patient comfort or treatment.

Bony Prominences

Areas of the body where bone is close to the skin surface, which are at higher risk of pressure sores in immobile patients.

Bedsores

Pressure ulcers or injuries that develop on skin and underlying tissue due to prolonged pressure, often seen in individuals who are immobile.