An adult client was admitted to the hospital in respiratory distress that was characterized by a cycle of rapid breathing, hyperinflation, more distress, and even faster, shallower breaths
What intervention is most likely to break this cycle during future episodes?
A) Breathing retraining techniques
B) Distraction techniques
C) Treatment of underlying psychiatric disorders
D) Cognitive therapy
Ans: A
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Breathing retraining techniques, commonly used in pulmonary rehabilitation programs, are designed to break the cycle of rapid breathing, hyperinflation, more distress, and
even faster, shallower breaths. This pattern does not necessarily indicate an underlying psychiatric disorder. Distraction and cognitive therapy are not typically indicated.
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