Vincent Brody Post Quiz
Mr. Brody has been admitted for COPD exacerbation. This is his third admission
for exacerbation of COPD this year. The nurse recognizes which of the following
are consistent with clinical manifestations of COPD? (Select all that apply.) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic cough
Sputum production
Barrel chest
Clubbed fingers
Mr. Brody was treated with an albuterol nebulizer treatment for his COPD
exacerbation. Which of the reported clinical manifestations demonstrate that the
client has responded to the treatment? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Resting respiratory rate of 18
Maintaining O2 saturations at 92%
Decreased shortness of breath
Blood pressure 134/82 mm Hg
During your assessment of Mr. Brody, who has COPD and was admitted for
increased shortness of breath, which of the following clinical manifestations
indicate his condition is deteriorating? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Increased dry cough
Tachypnea
Chest pain
Increased anxiety
After completing the appropriate nursing actions necessary to assist Mr. Brody,
who is in respiratory distress, the nurse notifies the provider, who orders a CXR.
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