The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The plan of care will focus on what patient problem?
A) Pain
B) Obstructed airway
C) Activity intolerance
D) Adverse effects of medication therapy
B
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Asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) are pulmonary obstructive diseases. All but RDS involve obstruction of the major airways. RDS obstructs the alveoli. Pain, activity intolerance, and adverse effects of medication therapy are conditions identified to detect, manage, and minimize the unexpected outcomes the nurse should be especially aware of the potential for an obstructed airway in these patients.
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