The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).The nurse applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to understand the client's condition.Which physiological function does the nurse recognize as being defective in a client with COPD?

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External respiration is impaired in COPD, affecting the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the bloodstream.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client Diagnosed with Chronic