What intervention should you teach the client with COPD to reduce the amount of stale air in his or her lungs?
A. Using pursed-lip and abdominal breathing
B. Avoiding dehydration by drinking at least 3 liters of fluid daily
C. Interspersing planned rest and nap periods between periods of physical activity
D. Maintaining himself or herself in a semisitting position, with the arms supported
A
Pursed-lip and abdominal breathing techniques reduce airway resistance and promote gas ex-change, thus reducing the amount of "stale air" present in the client's lungs. Although the other interventions are helpful and appropriate for the client with COPD, they do not help reduce the amount of stale air.
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