Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Which of the following physical assessment findings are normal for a client with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Advanced COPD causes air trapping, increasing anteroposterior chest diameter (barrel chest). Neck muscles may hypertrophy from respiratory effort. Neck veins may distend, and chest excursions decrease due to lung hyperinflation.