A 65-year-old client visits a health care facility for a scheduled physical assessment. During the assessment, the client states that he experiences occasional shortness of breath
What suggestion could the nurse make to improve the client's respiratory function in this case? A) Avoid strenuous exercises.
B) Use a nasal strip.
C) Drink liberal amounts of fluids.
D) Avoid excessive use of over-the-counter medications.
C
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The nurse could suggest liberal fluid intake for the client in order to improve respiratory function. Older adults need encouragement to maintain liberal fluid intake, which keeps the mucous membranes moist. Unless contraindicated, the nurse should encourage the client to engage in regular exercise to maintain optimal respiratory function. A nasal strip reduces airflow resistance by widening the nasal breathing passageway, thus promoting easier breathing. An older adult may or may not use a nasal strip to improve respiratory function. OTC medications do not normally affect respiratory function.
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