Pursed Lip Breathing Is Most Commonly Observed on a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

Pursed lip breathing is most commonly observed on a patient who suffers from:

• A) pneumonia.
• B) croup.
• C) upper airway obstruction.
• D) COPD.

---

Definitions:

Afraid

A feeling of fear or anxiety about a possible or imminent situation or event.

Under Stress

Experiencing physical or emotional tension resulting from challenging or demanding circumstances.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration; it plays a key role in the body's stress response.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.