Emphysema Flashcards
1
Q
What will you observe on the hands of the client with emphysema
A
Clubbing of the fingernails
2
Q
What is the increase in anterior-posterior diameter of emphysema called
A
Barrel chest
3
Q
The person with emphysema have____, _____, and___breathing
A
Grunting, pursed lip, and rapid breathing
4
Q
The client with emphysema is
A
Cyanotic-blue color, die to lack of oxygen
5
Q
If a client with emphysema has a severe dyspneic episode what position is best
A
Sitting upright with arms folded on the over bed table
