The nurse is assessing a client with lung cancer. What manifestations may suggest that the client has chronic hypoxia?
A) Edema
B) Hemoptysis
C) Constipation
D) Clubbing
Ans: D
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Clubbing refers to the rounding and enlargement of the tips of the fingers and toes. It is a common phenomenon seen in many clients with chronic hypoxia due to respiratory or cardiac disease. Clubbing occurs in lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, and lung diseases such as lung abscess and COPD. Hemoptysis does not result from hypoxia.
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