Physiological Adaptation Q 39

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The term “blue bloater” refers to a male client which of the following conditions?

  

     A. Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

     B. Asthma

     C. Chronic obstructive bronchitis

     D. Emphysema

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Chronic obstructive bronchitis

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Clients with chronic obstructive bronchitis appear bloated; they have large barrel chest and peripheral edema, cyanotic nail beds, and at times, circumoral cyanosis.

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Option A: Clients with ARDS are acutely short of breath and frequently need intubation for mechanical ventilation and large amounts of oxygen.

Option B: Clients with asthma don’t exhibit characteristics of chronic disease.

Option D: Clients with emphysema appear pink and cachectic.

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