The Nurse Is Teaching a Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who has been prescribed continuous oxygen therapy at home.Which statement indicates the client correctly understands the teaching?

• A) "I plan to wear my oxygen when I exercise and feel short of breath."
• B) "I will use my portable oxygen when grilling burgers in the backyard."
• C) "I plan to use cotton balls to cushion the oxygen tubing on my ears."
• D) "I will only smoke while I am wearing my oxygen via nasal cannula."

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