A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being evaluated for a lung transplant. The nurse performs the initial physical assessment. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse expect to find?
a) Decreased respiratory rate
b) Dyspnea on exertion
c) Barrel chest
d) Shortened expiratory phase
e) Clubbed fingers and toes
f) Fever
Answer:
b) Dyspnea on exertion
c) Barrel chest
e) Clubbed fingers and toes
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A) refuse to treat patients, except in emergencies. B) not refuse to treat patients. C) withdraw from a contract if the patient is uncooperative. D) A and C.
________ ethics was advocated by early philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. inactive files B. suspended files C. closed files D. eliminated files E. retained files