When assessing a client diagnosed with a restrictive lung disease due to intrinsic cause, the nurse would not expect which of these findings?
1. Chronic productive cough of prolonged duration
2. Progressive exertional dyspnea
3. Dry cough
4. Hemoptysis
Chronic productive cough of prolonged duration
Rationale: Chronic productive cough for 3 months during each of two consecutive years is indicative of chronic bronchitis, an obstructive lung disorder. Symptoms of restrictive lung disorders from intrinsic disease include progressive exertional dyspnea, dry cough, and hemoptysis.
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