A patient with emphysema arrives for a routine physical examination. Which physical finding caused by hyperinflation of the lungs should the nurse expect to assess? Weight gain Cyanosis Barrel chest Increased mucus production
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Step 1: Understand the condition - Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by the destruction of the alveoli, leading to hyperinflation of the lungs. Show more…
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Sanchit J.
When conducting the intake interview for your client, he described symptoms of chronic cough during most days. Also, the client described having large sputum production and you noticed a slightly blue color in the nails and lips. The client provides you with an X-ray where the doctor indicated an enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart. The client also has structural airway atrophy. Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis, Lung disorder, Cyanosis
Adi S.
Pulmonary Function Tests • FEV1 = 1.67 L (45% of expected) • FVC = 4.10 L (85% of expected) • FEV1/FVC = 0.41 (expected = 0.77) Chest X-Rays • Hyperinflation with flattened diaphragm • Large anteroposterior diameter • Diffuse scarring and bullae in all lung fields but especially prominent in lower lobes bilaterally • No effusions or infiltrates • Large pulmonary vasculature
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