Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
The nurse is admitting the client experiencing dyspnea from HF and COPD with high CO2 levels. Which interventions should the nurse plan? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B;C;D
Rationale
The nurse should plan: B) Elevating the head of the bed to promote lung expansion; C) Daily weights to assess fluid retention; D) Pursed-lip breathing to conserve energy and slow breathing. High oxygen flow (A) may depress hypoxic drive in COPD, and repositioning (E) is less specific to dyspnea management.