The nurse develops the nursing diagnosis "Impaired Gas Exchange related to decreased lung elasticity and hyperinflation of the alveoli secondary to exposure to inhaled pollutants." For which disorder is the nursing diagnosis most relevant?

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The nursing diagnosis "Impaired Gas Exchange related to decreased lung elasticity and hyperinflation of the alveoli secondary to exposure to inhaled pollutants" is most relevant to emphysema. Emphysema is characterized by the destruction of the alveoli leading to decreased lung elasticity and hyperinflation, which impairs gas exchange.

The Nurse Develops the Nursing Diagnosis "Impaired Gas Exchange Related