Medical-Surgical Nursing – COPD – Academic Year – EAQ Practice Material

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Which complications in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
(COPD) require acute intervention? Select all that apply.

1. Atelectasis

2. Pneumonia

3. Cor pulmonale

4. Mucoid impact

5. Exacerbations


2. Pneumonia

3. Cor pulmonale

5. Exacerbations

(The patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) may develop
complications such as pneumonia, cor pulmonale, and exacerbations of
COPD, which require acute interventions. After the crisis is resolved, the
patient has to undergo assessment for the degree and severity of the
underlying respiratory problem. This information helps the nurse plan a better
care plan. Atelectasis and mucoid impact are complications of asthma.)