A patient is being evaluated for development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which symptom is most likely to indicate this disease process?

A) Clubbing of fingernails
B) Chronically elevated carbon dioxide level
C) Development of barrel chest
D) Impaired expiratory air volume


D

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