The nurse preceptor asks the student about types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nursing student correctly names which of the following as types of COPD? Select all that apply.
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?
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?
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 caring for a client with a COPD exacerbation who is on 2L 02 via nasal cannula. The most recent arterial blood gas (ABG) result is: PaO2 of 85% and PaCO2 of 52. What is the appropriate nursing action?
A 92-year-old client with a history of smoking and COPD is found to have developed prostate cancer. The cancer is localized. The nurse knows that prostate cancer in this type of client will most likely be treated in which of the following ways?
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 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?
The client admitted with COPD and history of congestive heart failure (CHF) complains of shortness of breath. Crackles are heard in the lungs. Blood pressure is154/74, HR 67, Respirations 24, Temperature 99.1F, Pulse oximeter 86% on room air. Which of the following orders is NOT a priority at this time?
The nurse knows that which of the following are risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Select all that apply.
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