A client has a history of recurring respiratory tract infections and presents today with cough and purulent sputum. The client also complains of longstanding fatigue and weakness. The nurse would assess the client further for
a. a viral infection.
b. asthma.
c. bronchiectasis.
d. tracheobronchitis.
C
Bronchiectasis is an extreme form of obstructive bronchitis causing permanent abnormal dilation and distortion of bronchi and bronchioles. It occurs most often after recurrent inflammatory con-ditions. This client is presenting with the major manifestations and because of the history of re-current infections, the nurse should be suspicious for this problem.
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