Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ( 35 Questions)

A client asks the nurse why they develop a chronic cough with COPD. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While infections can exacerbate COPD symptoms, the chronic cough is primarily due

to narrowed airways and increased mucus production.

B) Correct. In COPD, narrowed airways, increased mucus production, and chronic inflammation contribute to a persistent cough.

C) Incorrect. COPD primarily affects the airways and lung tissue, not the vocal cords.

D) Incorrect. A chronic cough is a common symptom of COPD and is directly related to the condition.




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