Question

question 2 of 20
an adult client is having their skin assessed. the client tells the nurse they have been a heavy smoker for the last 40 years. the client has clubbing of the fingernails. what does this finding tell the nurse?
the client has copd
the client has asthma
the client has chronic hypoxia
the client has melanoma

Explanation:

Clubbing of fingernails often indicates chronic hypoxia. While COPD and asthma can cause hypoxia, clubbing specifically points to long - term oxygen deficiency. Melanoma is unrelated to clubbing.

Answer:

The client has chronic hypoxia