The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmo-nary disease (COPD). Which nursing statement would be included in this intervention? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Are you familiar with pursed-lip breath-ing?"
b. "It will be necessary to demonstrate pos-tural drainage techniques with a caregiv-er."
c. "We will need to discuss alterations in your diet."
d. "Can you explain the purpose of the med-ications you have been prescribed?"
e. "There are some things I'd like to discuss about adaptive sexual practices."
ANS: A, B, D, E
Topics that will be included in this client's discharge teaching include pursed lip breathing, pos-tural drainage techniques, medication education, and safe sexual activity. Diet is not generally a factor in this disease process.
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