A nurse is organizing a support group for older individuals with COPD in the community. The nurse knows that which of the following individuals is most likely to have COPD?
a. A 75-year-old Hispanic male who is a re-tired truck driver and never smoked
b. A 72-year-old non-Hispanic white female who never worked outside of the home and is a former smoker
c. A 67-year-old African American male who is a retired physician
d. A 70-year-old Asian woman who is a re-tired college professor
ANS: B
The profile of individuals most likely to have COPD include: persons 65-75 years of age, non-Hispanic whites, women, those who are unemployed, retired or do not work, have less than a high school education, have lower incomes, are current or former smokers, and have a history of asthma. Option B meets all of the criteria listed above.
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