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ENA TEST: Toxicologic Emergencies II Exam With Complete Solution

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expec t? (Select all that apply.) 1) Dyspnea 2 ) Barrel chest 3) Clubbing of the fingers 4) Shallow respirations INCORRECT 5) Bradycardia Answer Rationale: Dyspnea is correct. Dyspnea is experienced by clients who have emphysema due to inadequate oxygen exchange in the lungs. Barrel chest is correct. The lungs of clients who have emphysema lose their elasticity, and the diaphragm becomes ...