A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reports severe shortness of breath when it is raining. The nurse says to the client:
A) "The airway becomes occluded during periods of rain."
B) "The air is thicker or more viscous with humidity, thus it is harder for you to breathe."
C) "You should use your inhaler as often as necessary during this time to help your breathing."
D) "Have you had a stress test to determine if your airway is obstructed?"
Ans: B
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People with chronic respiratory diseases often find breathing more difficult when the weather is hot and humid because humidity contributes to air viscosity.
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