Physiological Adaptation Q 48

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The term “pink puffer” refers to the female client with which of the following conditions?

  

     A. Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

     B. Asthma

     C. Chronic obstructive bronchitis

     D. Emphysema

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Emphysema

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Because of the large amount of energy it takes to breathe, clients with emphysema are usually cachectic. They’re pink and usually breathe through pursed lips, hence the term “puffer.”

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Option A: Clients with ARDS are usually acutely short of breath.

Option B: Clients with asthma don’t have any particular characteristics.

Option C: Clients with chronic obstructive bronchitis are bloated and cyanotic in appearance.

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