The home health nurse reads in the patient's record that he has smoked for the past 30 years and was recently diagnosed with emphysema. Which assessment finding does the nurse ex- pect as the primary manifestation? (1636) 1. Dyspnea on exertion 2. Copious thick sputum 3. Barrel-chest appearance 4. Bulbous, shiny fingernails

The home health nurse reads in the patient's record that he has smoked for the past 30 years and was recently diagnosed with emphysema. Which assessment finding does the nurse ex- pect as the primary manifestation? (1636) 1. Dyspnea on exertion 2. Copious thick sputum 3. Barrel-chest appearance 4. Bulbous, shiny fingernails

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter35: Calculation Of Medication Dosage And Medication Administration

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