Client case study with COPD, dyspnea, and fatigue.
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The question presents a clinical scenario of a patient with COPD and other comorbidities presenting with dyspnea, fatigue, and light-headedness. It details the patient's history, vital signs, physical examination findings, and current complaints. It is likely this information is intended to inform a question, diagnosis, or treatment plan.
Answer
A 74-year-old female presents with dyspnea, cough, and fatigue which are symptoms of COPD.
A 74-year-old female admitted to the Emergency Room with increasing dyspnea, productive cough, and fatigue may have COPD. Dyspnea is the most common symptom experienced by patients with COPD.
Answer for screen readers
A 74-year-old female admitted to the Emergency Room with increasing dyspnea, productive cough, and fatigue may have COPD. Dyspnea is the most common symptom experienced by patients with COPD.
More Information
COPD is a common lung disease. Having COPD makes it hard to breathe. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and having to clear your throat first thing in the morning, due to excess mucus in your lungs.
Tips
COPD can be diagnosed through a variety of tests, including lung function tests such as spirometry.
Sources
- COPD DOCX - nursing.umaryland.edu
- Dyspnea in COPD: New Mechanistic Insights and Management ... - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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