Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with advanced COPD. The nurse should anticipate which assessment findings when caring for clients with advanced COPD? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
B,C,E
Rationale
Pursed-lip breathing, clubbing of fingers, and dyspnea at rest are characteristic of advanced COPD. Elevated temperature and concave chest are not typical.