A client in the hospital lacks the resources for obtaining medical equipment that is needed for the client’s COPD. Which action best describes the role of the case management nurse in this situation?
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?
A client with COPD has been admitted to the hospital for exacerbation of symptoms 7 times in the past year. Which of the following elements should be included as part of the discharge plan that can reduce instances of readmission for this client?
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?
The nurse knows that which of the following are risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Select all that apply.
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 with COPD at the healthcare clinic. Which of the following would most likely increase this client’s risk of suicide?
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?
A multidisciplinary team is working together to help a client who has decreased pulmonary function as a result of COPD. The team members perform a functional assessment on the client. Which action would be a component of this assessment?
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?
