A patient presents to the ED complaining of severe coughing episodes. The patient states the “episodes are more intense at night.” The nurse should suspect which of the following conditions based on the patient’s primary complaint? a) Bronchitis b) Left-sided heart failure c) Emphysema d) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
A patient presents to the ED complaining of severe coughing episodes. The patient states the “episodes are more intense at night.” The nurse should suspect which of the following conditions based on the patient’s primary complaint?
a) Bronchitis
b) Left-sided heart failure
c) Emphysema
d) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)