Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
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The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about pursed-lip breathing. Which statement indicates understanding?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Pursed-lip breathing involves slow exhalation through pursed lips to prolong exhalation and reduce air trapping in COPD. Quick inhalation (A), breath-holding (C), and rapid breathing (D) are incorrect.