Mildred Is a 67-Year-Old Woman with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Multiple Choice

Mildred is a 67-year-old woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . She tells you that she would like to be able to cook dinner again, but she just cannot do it. Her husband is tired of eating at McDonald's. What problems would you expect Mildred to report regarding cooking?

A) She cannot hold on to utensils because she begins to shake.
B) She becomes so short of breath that she cannot finish cooking a meal.
C) She starts to tear up every time she gets near the stove.
D) All of the above.