You Are Assisting a Patient with Deep-Breathing and Coughing Exercises

question 2

Multiple Choice

You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to exhale

• A) Through pursed lips
• B) Through the mouth
• C) Through the nose
• D) Through a mouthpiece

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Definitions:

Dual Diagnosis

The co-occurrence of serious behavioural or psychiatric disorders in people with developmental disabilities.

Behavioural Disorders

A range of disorders characterized by disruptive behaviors and emotional problems that last for at least six months.

Developmental Disabilities

A group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas, appearing during the development period.

Dual Diagnosis

The condition of suffering from a mental illness and a comorbid substance abuse problem.