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Which of the following is a characteristic of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
- Primarily characterized by reversible inflammation
- Does not lead to abnormal inflammatory response
- Airflow limitation that is not fully reversible (correct)
- Causes primarily obstruction in the parenchyma of the lung
What is a result of chronic inflammation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
What is a result of chronic inflammation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
- Thickened vessel lining and hypertrophy of smooth muscle in airways
- Tissue damage and scar tissue in airways (correct)
- Reduced risk of respiratory infections
- Increased elasticity in the lung parenchyma
What is a characteristic symptom of Chronic Bronchitis?
What is a characteristic symptom of Chronic Bronchitis?
- Reversible inflammation in the bronchial walls
- Cough and sputum production for at least 3 months in each of 2 consecutive years (correct)
- Reduced susceptibility to respiratory infections
- Increased alveolar macrophage function
What happens to the alveoli in Chronic Bronchitis?
What happens to the alveoli in Chronic Bronchitis?
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For patients with chronic bronchitis, what clinical symptoms would a nurse expect to see?
For patients with chronic bronchitis, what clinical symptoms would a nurse expect to see?
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