Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
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The nurse assists a client with advanced emphysema to the bathroom. The client becomes extremely short of breath while returning to bed. The nurse should:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Pursed-lip breathing helps blow off CO2 and keep air passages open, reducing shortness of breath. Increasing O2 too high may remove the breathing stimulus, and the other options are not appropriate.