Question

A patient is noted to be leaning forward with his arms supporting his body weight as the nurse enters the exam room. For what disease process should the nurse assess the patient for completely?

A) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
B) Heart failure
C) Systemic lupus erythematosus
D) Diabetes mellitus

Answer 1

a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Step-by-step explanation:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -

It is the lung disorder , which can lead to the hindrance in the flow of air from the lungs , is referred to as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .

As , from the name , chronic means - short term , hence , this disorder is for short period of time .

The symptoms of this disease are as follow -

wheezing , cough , difficulty in breathing , mucus production etc .

This condition arises , due to long exposure to harmful gases , which may be due to pollution , or smoking cigarette .

The disease can even lead to heart disease , lung cancer etc.

Hence , from the given scenario of the question ,

The correct option is a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .