Which teaching point is least likely to be included when instructing a client to perform breathing exercises?
1. Breathing in deeply through the nose with the mouth closed
2. Avoiding arching the back
3. Holding the breath for 30–40 seconds
4. Breathing out slowly
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Rationale 1: The client should be taught to breathe in through the nose.
Rationale 2: The client should be taught to avoid arching the back.
Rationale 3: The client should be taught to hold the breath for 3–5 seconds to help maintain open alveoli.
Rationale 4: The client should be taught to breathe out slowly through the mouth.
Global Rationale: The client should be taught to hold the breath for 3–5 seconds to help maintain open alveoli. The client should be taught to breathe in through the nose, avoid arching the back, and to breathe out slowly through the nose.
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