A patient who was admitted with long-standing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is at risk for respiratory failure. Every 4 hours, the nurse will perform a focused respiratory assessment, which includes which of the following? A) Neck vein distention B) Color of nailbeds C) Presence of sternal retractions D) Temperature of extremities E) SpO₂

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A focused respiratory assessment for a patient with COPD includes checking the color of nailbeds for cyanosis, observing for sternal retractions as an indication of respiratory distress, and measuring SpO2 to assess oxygen saturation levels.

A Patient Who Was Admitted with Long-Standing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary