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6 years ago
A nurse is providing care for a client who has been admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of bronchiectasis.
 
  Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse expect to find during physical assessment of the client and the review of the client's history? Select all that apply.
  A)
  Recurrent chest infections
  B)
  Production of purulent sputum
  C)
  A barrel chest
  D)
  Low hemoglobin levels
  E)
  Recent surgery
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A, B, D

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Chest infections, copious production of purulent sputum, and anemia are all associated with bronchiectasis. A barrel chest is more commonly evident with emphysema, and recent surgery is not a noted factor.
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