A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. Nurses' Notes 0800: The
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client is lying in bed with the head of bed elevated to 45°. The client appears to be underweight and has generalized pallor and clubbing on fingers. Lung sounds are decreased throughout with inspiratory wheezes. Heart rate is regular. Albuterol, indacaterol, and methylprednisolone given with breakfast.
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