When Teaching the Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

question 10

Multiple Choice

When teaching the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) about exercise, which information should the nurse include?

• 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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