The nurse is caring for a client who has had emphysema for 10 years. When performing a fingernail assessment, what does the nurse anticipate the client's nails will be documented as?
A) Concave
B) Brittle
C) Discolored
D) Clubbing
D
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Clubbing of the nails is evidenced by an angle greater than 160°, and suggests long-standing cardiopulmonary disease and chronic hypoxic states. Concave or "spooning" may indicate iron-deficiency anemia. Discolored or brittle nails may result from other disorders or smoking.
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