A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)says,"I have to rest a lot.It just wears me out trying to breathe." The nurse interprets this statement to mean the patient has difficulty with which respiratory process?
A)Perfusion
B)Diffusion
C)Ventilation
D)Consumption

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Ventilation refers to the movement of air in and out of the lungs. In a patient with COPD, airway obstruction makes it difficult for air to flow in and out of the lungs, which can lead to feelings of breathlessness and fatigue. Therefore, the patient's statement "It just wears me out trying to breathe" suggests difficulty with ventilation.

A Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)says,"I Have to Rest