You observe clubbing of the fingers in an older man. What is your interpretation of the significance of this finding?
A. You should ask the client if this condition has been present since birth.
B. This finding is most commonly associated with chronic disorders of impaired gas exchange.
C. You should ask the client about his occupation and hobbies and any other activi-ties involving exposure of the hands to harsh chemicals.
D. Clubbing of the fingers is a common age-related change and is considered a nor-mal finding among older adults, especially men.
B
Clubbing of the fingers is never a normal finding and is diagnostic for chronic disorders that im-pair gas exchange.
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