Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema should be assessed for which most common presenting factor?
A) A productive cough
B) Cyanosis
C) Dyspnea
D) Cor pulmonale

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Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, is the most common presenting symptom in individuals with emphysema due to the damage to the air sacs in the lungs, leading to difficulty in breathing.

Individuals with a Recent Diagnosis of Emphysema Should Be Assessed