A Patient Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)has a Carboxyhemoglobin

question 60

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a carboxyhemoglobin level of 5%.When planning care for this patient, which question should a nurse ask to determine the significance of this result?

• A)"Do you experience a headaches or dizziness?"
• B)"How many cigarettes do you smoke each day?
• C)"How often do you exercise outdoors?"
• D)"What kind of heating do you have in your home?"

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Definitions:

Musculoskeletal

Pertaining to the muscular and skeletal systems.

Skeletal Systems

The framework of bones and cartilage that supports the body, protects internal organs, and provides leverage for movement.

Iliac Crest

The top border of the ilium, a part of the hip bone, often used as a site for bone marrow and bone grafts.

Gluteus Medius

Muscle located at the back of the iliac crest and stretches downward toward the greater trochanter of the femur.