An Older Female Adult Who Has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

question 11

Multiple Choice

An older female adult who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) wants to perform self-care activities.Which instruction should the nurse include in patient teaching to help this older person achieve this goal?

• A)Bathe and eat slowly, with periodic rest.
• B)Walk short distances without oxygen.
• C)Perform all activities of daily living (ADLs) together, and then rest.
• D)Bathe right after eating and then rest.

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