Which findings would the nurse expect to assess in a history from a patient with moderate (Gold 2) COPD?
A) Not aware of respiratory symptoms, cough and sputum may be present
B) Dyspnea on exertion, chronic cough, and sputum production
C) Shortness of breath (SOB), reduced exercise capacity, fatigue, and exacerbations
D) Chronic respiratory failure

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In moderate (Gold 2) COPD, patients typically experience dyspnea on exertion, chronic cough, and sputum production.

Which Findings Would the Nurse Expect to Assess in a History