The Nurse Caring for a Client with Emphysema Has Determined

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a client with emphysema has determined that a priority nursing diagnosis for this client is "Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to difficulty breathing while eating." Based upon this diagnosis, which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention to include in the client's care plan?

• A) Provide six small meals daily.
• B) Provide three large meals daily.
• C) Encourage the client to eat immediately before breathing treatments.
• D) Encourage the client to alternate eating and using a nebulizer during meal time.

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