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Anajune7

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse recommends a breathing technique to help a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to empty the lungs of used air and to promote inhalation of adequate oxygen. This method of breathing is:
 
  a. pursed-lip breathing.
  b. increased inspiration.
  c. vital capacity.
  d. decreased expiration.

Question 2

The part of the body that maintains a balance between heat production and heat loss, regulating body temperature, is the:
 
  a. thymus.
  b. thyroid.
  c. hypothalamus.
  d. adrenal glands.


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Jossy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Pursed-lip breathing can help empty the lungs of used air and promote inhalation of additional oxygen.

Answer to Question 2

C
Body temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus.


Anajune7

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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