The nurse is teaching a client about changes in body image related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which statement by the client would indicate that teaching was successful? 1. "My nails may become clubbed."
2. "My nails may have multiple small pits."
3. "I may develop flattening of the nail plate."
4. "I may develop horizontal depressions on my nails."

1. "My nails may become clubbed

Explanation:

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is caused due to exposure to irritants. These irritants damages lungs and airways when one is exposed to these irritants.

One major cause of this is smoking. Even though non smokers can also get this disease. Too

If this client makes the statement that:

My nails may become clubbed ,it means that he already knows what changes may occur in his body die to the disease.