A nurse is documenting the results of assessment of a patient with bronchiectasis. What would the nurse most likely include in documentation?

Question

A) Sudden onset of pleuritic chest pain
B) Wheezes on auscultation
C) Increased anterior-posterior (A-P) diameter
D) Clubbing of the fingers

Answer 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Characteristic symptoms of bronchiectasis include chronic cough and production of purulent sputum in copious amounts. Clubbing of the fingers also is common because of respiratory insufficiency. Sudden pleuritic chest pain is a common manifestation of a pulmonary embolism. Wheezes on auscultation are common in patients with asthma. An increased A-P diameter is noted in patients with COPD.