A 72-year-old client enters the emergency room and reports shortness of breath

A 72-year-old client enters the emergency room and reports shortness of breath. The client has a two pack per day smoking history for 50 years. The client states the shortness of breath has progressively worsened over the past two days. The client was diagnosed 10 years ago with COPD. Has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. • Admitting Diagnosis: Shortness of breath, acute exacerbation, COPD system disorder active lesarning template