A junior-level nursing class has just finished learning about the management of clients with chronic pulmonary diseases. They learned that a new definition of COPD leaves only one disorder within its classification. Which of the following is that disorder? Emphysema BP 122/80, HR 116, R 24, pale and clammy skin, temp 101.3 degrees F High-protein none of these

Emphysema.

Explanation:

COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is the medical condition that causes inflammation in lungs and makes breathing problematic. Chronic bronchitis and Emphysema are the two main conditions included in COPD.

Emphysema is the extreme lung condition of COPD that causes the breath shortness. The alveoli are completely damaged and also reduces the amount of oxygen in the body. The emphysema condition causes the decrease in the lung surface area and reduces the amount of oxygen.

Thus, the answer is emphysema.

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