A 65-year-old male who continues to smoke tells the nurse that he is fine because he only has chronic bronchitis. The nurse determines that this person is most likely experiencing what condition?

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Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that results in inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It is often caused by smoking and can lead to other COPD conditions such as emphysema and cor pulmonale. Atelectasis refers to the collapse or closure of a lung or a part of a lung, which can also be caused by smoking. However, chronic bronchitis is a more likely diagnosis in a smoker of this age.

A 65-Year-Old Male Who Continues to Smoke Tells the Nurse