What should the nurse instruct an older patient with a history of chronic bronchitis to help reduce the manifestations of the disease? (Select all that apply.)
A) Maintain high fluid intake
B) Maintain a healthy body weight
C) Encourage to consciously expectorate secretions
D) Teach the importance of avoiding respiratory infections
E) Take over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) regularly
A, C, D
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Older adults living with bronchitis may need encouragement to expectorate secretions and maintain adequate fluid intake. It is also important for these patients to avoid respiratory infections. NSAIDs are not used in the treatment of bronchitis and a healthy body weight is unlikely to directly affect the course of the health problem.
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