Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to assess in the client recently diagnosed with COPD?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Chronic sputum production (C) is a hallmark of COPD (chronic bronchitis). Clubbing (A) is late-stage, infections (B) are frequent, and nonproductive cough (D) is atypical.