Emphysema

Question 1

What will you observe on the hands of the client with emphysema

Answer 1

Clubbing of the fingernails

Question 2

What is the increase in anterior-posterior diameter of emphysema called

Answer 2

Barrel chest

Question 3

The person with emphysema have____, _____, and___breathing

Answer 3

Grunting, pursed lip, and rapid breathing

Question 4

The client with emphysema is

Answer 4

Cyanotic-blue color, die to lack of oxygen

Question 5

If a client with emphysema has a severe dyspneic episode what position is best

Answer 5

Sitting upright with arms folded on the over bed table