The client with severe chronic bronchitis tells you that eating is difficult because he is so short of breath. What is your best response?
A. "Try using your bronchodilator inhaler about 30 minutes before you plan to have a meal."
B. "Avoid eating when you are short of breath so that you can use your energy for breathing."
C. "Have your wife feed you solid foods, particularly avoiding those that cause you to have gas."
D. "When you find eating solid food too difficult, just drink milk and milkshakes for the protein and calories."
A
When dyspnea is worsened by bronchoconstriction, using a bronchodilator before eating can de-crease the shortness of breath long enough to allow the client more energy to eat.
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