Posted: July 22nd, 2017
A male client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recovering from a myocardial infarction. Because the client is extremely weak and can’t produce an effective cough, the nurse should monitor closely for:
A. Pleural effusion.
B. Pulmonary edema.
C. Atelectasis.
D. Oxygen toxicity.
Place an order in 3 easy steps. Takes less than 5 mins.