A stress-laden patient has elected to learn deep breathing as a means of reducing stress. Rank the order the nurse should give the following information when teaching this technique
A. Focus on your breathing; repeat the exercise for 2 to 5 minutes.
B. With each breath, pay attention to muscular sensations that accompany abdominal expansion.
C. Hold the breath for 3 seconds.
D. Find a comfortable position. Relax the shoulders and chest; let the body relax.
E. Take a deep breath through the nose, expanding the abdomen.
F. Exhale slowly through the nose, telling the body to relax.
1 . D
2 . E
3 . C
4 . F
5 . B
6 . A
This sequencing of directions places the elements in the correct order and is easy to follow and remember.
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