Of the following etiologic factors for COPD, which is the most common?
a. smoking
b. alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
c. recurring respiratory infections
d. exposure to occupational respiratory irritants
Question 2
Which of the following factors is not related to a client having COPD?
a. elevated carbon dioxide levels
b. decrease in gastric secretions
c. chronic, productive cough
d. muscle wasting