The nurse recommends a breathing technique to help a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to empty the lungs of used air and to promote inhalation of adequate oxygen. What is this method of breathing called?
a. Pursed-lip breathing
b. Increased inspiration
c. Vital capacity
d. Decreased expiration
ANS: A
Pursed-lip breathing can help empty the lungs of used air and promote inhalation of additional oxygen.
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