A Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)has a Nursing

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a nursing diagnosis of impaired breathing pattern related to anxiety.Which nursing action is most appropriate to include in the plan of care?

• A) Titrate oxygen to keep saturation at least 90%.
• B) Discuss a high-protein, high-calorie diet with the patient.
• C) Suggest the use of over-the-counter sedative medications.
• D) Teach the patient how to effectively use pursed lip breathing.

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Definitions:

Alkene Products

Compounds that are produced through chemical reactions involving alkenes, which are hydrocarbons with double bonds.

Predominate

To hold major influence or to have the greatest importance, presence, or authority among a group or within a context.

Major Product

The primary outcome of a chemical reaction, which is produced in greater amount compared to any other products.

Reaction Mechanism

A Reaction Mechanism describes the step-by-step sequence of elementary reactions by which overall chemical change occurs.