Author Question: An adult patient is admitted to the hospital with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive ... (Read 109 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

An adult patient is admitted to the hospital with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). During the health history the patient admits dyspnea on exertion (DOE), cough, weight gain, and swollen ankles.

Which of these findings is most frequently associated with respiratory disorders?
1) DOE
2) Cough
3) Weight gain
4) Swollen ankles

Question 2

Which assessment finding could indicate that the patient has lung cancer?

1) Clear sputum
2) Crackles upon auscultation
3) Eupnea
4) Fatigue