A Patient Who Is Restricted to Bed Rest Asks the Nurse

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient who is restricted to bed rest asks the nurse the purpose of the deep breathing exercises. Which reply by the nurse is correct?

• A) Deep breathing enhances ciliary activity and promotes bronchial clearance.
• B) Deep breathing stretches the alveoli and stimulates the production of surfactant.
• C) Deep breathing increases the diaphragmatic strength improving respiratory effort.
• D) Deep breathing stimulates the Hering-Breuer reflex to increase respiratory rate.

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