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SUBMITTER: Newsome BR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6613547 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Newsome Brandi R BR McDonnell Karen K Hucks Jennifer J Dawson Estrada Robin R
Clinical journal of oncology nursing 20180401 2
<h4>Background</h4>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common smoking-related illness. COPD often is underemphasized as a comorbidity except when considering issues surrounding surgical treatment options.<h4>Objectives</h4>This article aims to provide nurses with an overview of the pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment implications of COPD.<h4>Methods</h4>Definitions, differentials, and treatment considerations are provided, and clinical implications and resources are ...[more]