Chat with us, powered by LiveChat Mr. Padhiar, age 74, is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with an exacerbation of COPD. He reports - Writeden

Mr. Padhiar, age 74, is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with an exacerbation of COPD. He reports shortness of breath that has worsened over the past week. The patient sits on the side of the bed and leans forward over the bedside table with his weight supported on his elbows. He uses accessory muscles of the neck and shoulders to breathe. Which additional assessment findings should you anticipate? Select the correct answer choice, then click Check Answer. Oxygen saturation of 97 percent Pursed-lip expiration Capillary refill of less than 2 seconds