Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
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The nurse has given instructions on pursed-lip breathing to a client with COPD. Which statement by the client would indicate effective teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Pursed-lip breathing involves inhaling through the nose and exhaling slowly through pursed lips, which may involve contracting abdominal muscles to assist with exhalation, prolonging exhalation to reduce air trapping in COPD.