You are a nurse working in the veterans' hospital. A 70-year-old patient reports that he has been smoking since age 20 and just has no desire to stop smoking because it is his one enjoyment in life at his age. He has a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What assessment finding(s) would the nurse expect to find in this patient? Select all that apply.

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Clubbing of the nails, barrel chest, and pursed-lip breathing are common findings in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to long-term hypoxia, air trapping, and efforts to increase airway pressure and improve expiration.

You Are a Nurse Working in the Veterans' Hospital