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How to respond to Oluwakemi about her post Overall health and well-being Miss Thigpen, a 51-year-old female with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), presents with chronic respiratory distress related to a 66-pack-year smoking history and occasional alcohol and drug use. She demonstrates dyspnea at rest and exertion, productive cough with yellow sputum, and uses accessory muscles to breathe signs of advanced COPD. Her oxygen saturation of 90% indicates hypoxemia. Although cyanosis is absent and cardiac rhythm is regular, her respiratory effort and abnormal lung sounds (left-base wheezes and right-base coarse crackles) signify impaired gas exchange. Mentally, she is alert and cooperative but expresses emotional distress related to past domestic violence and social isolation, factors that may worsen her overall well-being. Type of database utilized A complete (comprehensive) database will be used for this assessment, as it provides a holistic view of the patient's physical, psychological, and social health. This approach is essential because Miss Thigpen presents with chronic illness, emotional trauma, and substance use history all requiring a broad evaluation to establish baseline data, identify risks, and plan long-term interventions (Jarvis, 2024). Need Assignment Help?