During a routine assessment, the nurse notes that a client’s fingernails have a clubbed appearance. What does this finding indicate? 1. The client’s fingernails are normal. 2. The client may have...

During a routine assessment, the nurse notes that a client’s fingernails have a clubbed appearance. What does this finding indicate?

1. The client’s fingernails are normal.

2. The client may have chronic cardiopulmonary disease.

3. The client may have a fungal infection in the nail beds.

4. The client may have iron-deficiency anemia.