Mr. Charles Rhodes is a 74-year-old male client in room 517D. He came to the emergency department yesterday with an increased cough and shortness of breath. He is prescribed 2L of oxygen by nasal cannula to be worn at night at home. Until recently, Charles has been smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. The client states that he cut down to half a pack daily when he started feeling short of breath. The client also says, “I take my oxygen off to smoke; I’m not stupid.” The client states, “I take my medicine when I remember.” 4/13 0815Nursing Note: Client rates pain as 3/10, chronic chest aching. Question 2 Not complete Marked out of 33.33 Question text Before answering this question, review the client’s health information in the EHR. The nurse assesses the client at the beginning of the shift. Indicate the assessment data that are expected findings for this client. Select all that apply. Rales in the lungs Accessory muscles used in breathing Dry, nonproductive cough Dyspnea Musculoskeletal wasting Flail chest BMI of 46 Barrel chest Bradypnea
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