Bruice, a 56 –year-old man, is a known case of chronicobstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient. He complainsshortness of breath. Which of the following observation may be seenduring your inspection?

Select one:
a. Client uses tripod position to increase breathingcapacity.
b. There is a 160 degrees angle between the nail base andskin.
c. Jaundice is seen over the skin.
d. Client should be sitting up and relaxed breathing with arms atsides or in lap.
e. Client has Pectus carinatum chest configuration.

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