BS Nursing Health Assessment 1
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A patient with a long history of smoking develops chronic bronchitis, a form of COPD. The primary pathological change in chronic bronchitis is:

A. Alveolar wall destruction.
B. Airway inflammation, mucus gland hyperplasia, and excessive mucus production.
C. Reversible bronchospasm.
D. Decreased peripheral airway resistance.

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  • Alveolar wall destruction.
  • Airway inflammation, mucus gland hyperplasia, and excessive mucus production.
  • Reversible bronchospasm.
  • Decreased peripheral airway resistance.

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