A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic bronchiectasis. The nurse should assess the patient for which of the following clinical manifestations?
A) Hemoptysis
B) Angina
C) Pigeon chest
D) Pulmonary hypertension
Ans: A
Feedback: Clinical manifestations of bronchiectasis include hemoptysis, chronic cough, copious purulent sputum, and clubbing of the fingers. They do not include angina, pigeon chest, or pulmonary hypertension.
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