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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