Posted: January 10th, 2017

Which of the following is the primary reason to teach pursed-lip breathing to clients with emphysema?

When developing a discharge plan to manage the care of a client with COPD, the nurse should anticipate that the client will do which of the following?

1. Develop infections easily
2. Maintain current status
3. Require less supplemental oxygen
4. Show permanent improvement.

67.  Which of the following outcomes would be appropriate for a client with COPD who has been discharged to home? The client:

1. Promises to do pursed lip breathing at home.
2. States actions to reduce pain.
3. States that he will use oxygen via a nasal cannula at 5 L/minute.
4. Agrees to call the physician if dyspnea on exertion increases.

68.  Which of the following physical assessment findings would the nurse expect to find in a client with advanced COPD?

1. Increased anteroposterior chest diameter
2. Underdeveloped neck muscles
3. Collapsed neck veins
4. Increased chest excursions with respiration

69.  Which of the following is the primary reason to teach pursed-lip breathing to clients with emphysema?

1. To promote oxygen intake
2. To strengthen the diaphragm
3. To strengthen the intercostal muscles
4. To promote carbon dioxide elimination