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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



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

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