A nurse is working in the emergency room and receives report on 4 clients. The nurse knows to see the client with which of the following first?
A nurse is reviewing the principles of COPD management with a client. Which of the following suggestions would most likely support the health of the client with COPD?
A 59-year-old client with COPD also experiences panic disorder because of his breathing issues. Based on the nurse’s understanding of panic disorder, the nurse knows that she would most likely see which of the following symptoms?
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the hospital for exacerbation of emphysema symptoms. The nurse notes shortness of breath and tachypnea. Which of the following actions is most appropriate in response to this?
A 60-year-old client is going through pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD. The nurse understands that an expected outcome of pulmonary rehabilitation is which of the following?
The nurse is completing a home visit for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse understands that which of the following environmental factors could have contributed to this diagnosis?
The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department who states, “I have COPD and usually require 2L of oxygen. I was eating yesterday and choked on a piece of ham and have been coughing ever since, like it’s stuck in my throat. Now I feel like I have been needing more oxygen, so I have turned my tank up to 5L.” Which part of this statement is priority and needs to be immediately investigated?
A client with COPD has developed malnutrition and weight loss since his diagnosis 8 years ago. Which describes the most likely reason why a COPD client is at higher risk of malnutrition?
A client with COPD is receiving care at the primary provider’s clinic with worsening of symptoms of emphysema. The provider orders an outpatient chest x-ray to determine if there have been any changes in lung structure. Which best describes what would show on a chest x-ray in the later stages of emphysema?
The nurse is caring for a client with COPD who is admitted with pneumonia. Which of the following nursing considerations is most appropriate for this client?
