1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
jeka57 [31]
3 years ago
15

A nursing student is taking a pathophysiology examination. Which of the following factors would the student correctly identify a

s contributing to the underlying pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
a) Decreased goblet cells
b) Mucus secretions that block airways
c) Overinflated alveoli that impair gas exchange
d) Inflamed airways that obstruct airflow
Health
1 answer:
frez [133]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: Option b, c and d

Explanation:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a life threatening condition in which the lungs gets affected and the ability of the lungs to breathe decreases.

In this case there is a  damage in the airways and the tiny air sacs in the lungs. There is an excess of mucus secretion that ultimately hinders the airways causing difficulty in breathing.

The alveoli is also affected as the bronchi oles and alveoli gets narrow which affects the breathing pattern. The inflammation of the air ways also causes the obstruction in the airflow which causes difficulty in breathing.

Hence, the option B, C and D are all the pathophysiology examination of patient suffering from COPD.

You might be interested in
List four factors that may affect a woman's menstrual cycle.
Dmitriy789 [7]

Answer:

Age

Emotional Health

Diet

Sexual Activities  

Explanation:

There are many factors that can affect a females menstrual cycle.

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
A _____ is a fertilized egg that carries all the genetic information to make a unique human being.
agasfer [191]

A zygote is a fertilized egg cell that carries all the genetic information to make a unique human being. A zygote or fertilized ovum (egg) is created when the sperm cell and the egg cell are united. The zygote begins as a single cell but divides rapidly in the days following fertilization until after two weeks it becomes an embryo.

3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
____________means without air. Basically, your lungs cannot provide energy very fast, so anaerobic exercises use the energy stor
nadya68 [22]

Answer: Anaerobic

Hope it helps :)

4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Worrying about a task is a sure way to be sure that it gets done.<br> T Or F
Alex
False. If you're worried, you more likely to procrastinate <span />
5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which is a "healthful" fat found in plant products and fatty fich?
VARVARA [1.3K]
 the answer must be unsaturated fat like b
6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • The registered nurse is teaching about levels of postanesthesia care unit (PACU) care to a nursing student while caring for a pa
    8·1 answer
  • 1. The ability of a muscle to force against a resistance one time.
    13·2 answers
  • The amount of sleep your body needs a regular basis is called
    7·1 answer
  • 2) data from the national health interview survey suggests that _____ percent of adults never engage in any exercise, sports, or
    8·1 answer
  • The forms of a gene that are more likely to be expressed in a person are known as the ___
    6·1 answer
  • What's the answer for; Avoiding high-pressure situations is an abstinence skill. Which of the following is a high-pressure situa
    11·2 answers
  • Which of the following happens during the first trimester?
    10·2 answers
  • Which disease can be treated with an antibiotic?
    15·2 answers
  • What support service may be enhanced in the school system to help teenager better manage their mental health?​
    14·2 answers
  • Match each belief of illness causation to the correct definition
    9·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!