A Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)says,"I Have to Rest

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) says,"I have to rest a lot.It just wears me out trying to breathe." The nurse interprets this statement to mean the patient has difficulty with which respiratory process?

A) Perfusion
B) Diffusion
C) Ventilation
D) Consumption