Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Pursed-lip breathing with prolonged exhalation (not inhalation) improves gas exchange in emphysema by preventing airway collapse. Low-flow oxygen, incentive spirometry, and adequate fluids are also appropriate but less specific.