Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The nurse is planning to teach a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease how to cough effectively. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Effective coughing in COPD involves a deep abdominal breath, bending forward, and coughing 3ÔÇô4 times on exhalation to clear secretions. Other methods are less effective or impractical.