An Older Patient with End-Stage COPD Is Anxious and Claims

question 2

Multiple Choice

An older patient with end-stage COPD is anxious and claims that the oxygen tubing is clogged and not providing enough oxygen. Which self-care strategy would assist this patient to be more comfortable?

• A) Quitting smoking
• B) Increasing the liter flow on the oxygen
• C) Increasing the dosage of narcotic pain relievers
• D) Teaching strategies to deal with anxiety and obstruction of air flow

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