Mr. Brody has been admitted for COPD exacerbation. This is his third admission for
exacerbation of COPD this year. The nurse recognizes which of the following are
consistent with clinical manifestations of COPD? (Select all that apply.) - answer
Chronic cough
Sputum production
Barrel chest
Clubbed fingers
Mr. Brody was treated with an albuterol nebulizer treatment for his COPD exacerbation.
Which of the reported clinical manifestations demonstrate that the client has responded
to the treatment? (Select all that apply.) - answerResting respiratory rate of 18
Maintaining O2 saturations at 92%
Decreased shortness of breath
Blood pressure 134/82 mm Hg
During your assessment of Mr. Brody, who has COPD and was admitted for increased
shortness of breath, which of the following clinical manifestations indicate his condition
is deteriorating? (Select all that apply.) - answerIncreased dry cough
Tachypnea
Chest pain
Increased anxiety
After completing the appropriate nursing actions necessary to assist Mr. Brody, who is
in respiratory distress, the nurse notifies the provider, who orders a CXR. Subsequently,
Mr. Brody is diagnosed with a pneumothorax. Mr. Brody asks the nurse to explain what
a pneumothorax is and what the provider will do to correct it. Which of the following
statements are true regarding the pathophysiology and management of a simple
pneumothorax that the nurse should include in client education? (Select all that apply.) -
answerPneumothorax occurs when air enters the chest cavity through a breach.
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