Patients with Chronic Bronchitis can sometimes display some characteristic signs and symptoms. Which of the following is NOT commonly one of these characteristic signs?

Skinny, muscle-wasted appearance

Dependent edema

Production of large amounts of sputum

Cyanotic Skin tone

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Skinny, muscle-wasted appearance is more characteristic of emphysema, another type of COPD. Patients with chronic bronchitis often have a more ruddy complexion due to chronic hypoxia.
B.   Dependent edema can occur due to right-sided heart failure, which is a complication of chronic bronchitis.
C.   Production of large amounts of sputum is a hallmark symptom of chronic bronchitis.

D.   Cyanotic Skin tone is also a common finding in patients with chronic bronchitis due to chronic hypoxia.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. This is not a typical complication of SIADH. In fact, patients with SIADH often retain fluid.
B. SIADH leads to excessive water retention, which dilutes the sodium concentration in the blood, causing hyponatremia.
C. This is opposite to what happens in SIADH. Patients with SIADH actually produce less urine.
D. While this can be a sign of low blood pressure, it's not specifically related to SIADH.

A. Inhaling for 2 seconds through pursed lips, then exhaling for 4 seconds out the nostrils B. Inhaling and exhaling through pursed lips, with the cheeks puffed out C. Exhaling every other breath through pursed lips D. Inhaling for 2 seconds through the nose, then exhaling for 4 seconds out the lips

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Inhalation should be through the nose, not the mouth.
B. Cheeks should remain relaxed.
C. Pursed-lip breathing should be done with every breath.
D. Inhaling for 2 seconds through the nose, then exhaling for 4 seconds out the lips is the correct technique. It involves slow, deep breaths and prolonged exhalation to help control breathing and reduce shortness of breath.

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