Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis ( 34 Questions)

A nurse is assessing a client with cystic fibrosis (CF). What respiratory symptom should the nurse expect to find in a client with advanced CF-related lung disease?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. In advanced CF-related lung disease, a chronic, productive cough with thick mucus production is more common than a dry, nonproductive cough.

B) Correct. Decreased breath sounds may occur in clients with advanced CF-related lung disease due to airway obstruction and lung damage.

C) Incorrect. Hematuria is not a typical respiratory symptom of CF.

D) Incorrect. Rapid weight gain is not associated with advanced CF-related lung disease; individuals with advanced CF often experience weight loss and malnutrition.




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