The nurse is assessing a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with increasing dyspnea over the last 3 days. Which of the following findings is most important to report to the health care provider?

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The increase in respiratory rate indicates respiratory distress and a need for rapid interventions such as administration of oxygen or medications. The other findings are common chronic changes occurring in clients with COPD.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary