When teaching clients with COPD how to use controlled breathing, ...

[olgavictoria]

When teaching clients with COPD how to use controlled breathing, the nurse should instruct the clients to:
 
  a. exhale through pursed lips. c. inhale through pursed lips.
  b. breathe in through the mouth. d. breathe in shallow rapid breaths.

Question 2

The client asks the nurse why the health care provider prescribed a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. The nurse's best response would be:
 
  a. This method decreases the adverse effects of the medication.
  b. This is the method of choice for all inhaler medications.
  c. This is the preferred method of your health care provider.
  d. This is a good question to ask your health care provider on your next visit.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: The client should exhale slowly through pursed lips.
B Incorrect: The client should breathe in through the nose.
C Incorrect: The client should exhale slowly through pursed lips.
D Incorrect: The client should breathe slowly and rhythmically.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the appropriate response and the rationale for the use of this system.
B Incorrect: This is not a true statement. Most inhaled medications use a hand-held small inhaler.
C Incorrect: This does not answer the client's question.
D Incorrect: This does not answer the client's question.

[olgavictoria]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[tuate]

Excellent