What is the significant therapeutic aim in treating COPD?
A. To inhibit the production of mucus
B. To liquefy mucus and thus eliminate mucus from the lungs
C. To improve lung function
D. All of these
Answer: C
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A nurse manager is preparing performance appraisal evaluations. Which management function is the manager demonstrating?
1. Planning 2. Organizing 3. Leading 4. Controlling