Which Instruction Should the Nurse Include in an Exercise Teaching

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which instruction should the nurse include in an exercise teaching plan for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ?

• A) "Stop exercising if you start to feel short of breath."
• B) "Use the bronchodilator before you start to exercise."
• C) "Breathe in and out through the mouth while you exercise."
• D) "Upper body exercise should be avoided to prevent dyspnea."

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