Complaints of shortness of breath

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A patient presents to the ambulatory care clinic. He has complaints of shortness of breath. During the assessment he indicates a 5 cigarette per day smoking habit for the past 2 years. A review of his hands and fingernails reveals a 160-degree angle. What interpretation can be made from this information? This is the sign of advanced clubbing and must be immediately reported to the physician. The patient does not exhibit abnormal findings. The patient has signs of early clubbing, indicating early heart disease. The patient has advanced signs of clubbing, indicating the onset of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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