The nurse is providing care to a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Which factors in the client's history support the current diagnosis? Select all that apply.
A) Working in an industrial environment
B) Working in an office setting with air conditioning
C) History of asthma
D) Current cigarette smoking
E) Playing golf several times a week

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A) Risk factors associated with the development of COPD include working in an industrial environment, a history of asthma, and cigarette smoking. Working in an office setting with air conditioning and playing golf several times a week are not risk factors for the development of COPD.
B) Risk factors associated with the development of COPD include working in an industrial environment, a history of asthma, and cigarette smoking. Working in an office setting with air conditioning and playing golf several times a week are not risk factors for the development of COPD.
C) Risk factors associated with the development of COPD include working in an industrial environment, a history of asthma, and cigarette smoking. Working in an office setting with air conditioning and playing golf several times a week are not risk factors for the development of COPD.
D) Risk factors associated with the development of COPD include working in an industrial environment, a history of asthma, and cigarette smoking. Working in an office setting with air conditioning and playing golf several times a week are not risk factors for the development of COPD.
E) Risk factors associated with the development of COPD include working in an industrial environment, a history of asthma, and cigarette smoking. Working in an office setting with air conditioning and playing golf several times a week are not risk factors for the development of COPD.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client Diagnosed with Chronic