A male outpatient presents with a script for a chest x-ray. He is… A male outpatient presents with a script for a chest x-ray. He is elder

A male outpatient presents with a script for a chest x-ray. He is… A male outpatient presents with a script for a chest x-ray. He is elderly, with a large “barrel chest”. His lips are slightly blue in color and he brings with him his portable oxygen tank. The script states as reason for exam “former smoker, COPD”. He walks slowly and stops to catch his breath before answering your questions. Speaking seems to tire him as does standing or walking. You notice a large scar on his chest, well healed, as well as a lump under the skin of his chest that you believe is a pacemaker. You must assess the patient and provide a history for the radiologist reading the images. What questions should you ask the patient? Science Health Science Share QuestionEmailCopy link