The Primary Reason a Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

question 52

Multiple Choice

The primary reason a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often experiences fatigue and activity intolerance is related to:

• A) The increased presence of surfactant that results in "sticky" alveoli
• B) The presence of chronic infections in the lungs and bronchial tree
• C) The extra energy that is needed to exhale the air from the damaged lungs
• D) The client's elevated anxiety level related to the air hunger being experienced

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