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A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being assessed by a nurse. Which finding should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Increased anterior-posterior (AP) chest diameter. In COPD, the lungs lose their elasticity, trapping air and causing hyperinflation. This leads to increased AP chest diameter due to barrel chest appearance. Option B is incorrect because COPD often results in an increased respiratory rate due to difficulty breathing. Option C is incorrect as weight gain is not a typical finding in COPD, which is often associated with weight loss. Option D is incorrect as a productive cough with yellow sputum is more commonly seen in respiratory infections rather than COPD exacerbations.