When teaching diaphragmatic breathing to a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which information should the nurse provide?
A) Place a small book or magazine on the abdomen and make it rise while inhaling deeply.
B) Purse the lips while inhaling as deeply as possible and then exhale through the nose.
C) Wrap a towel around the abdomen and push against the towel while forcefully exhaling.
D) Place one hand on the chest, one hand the abdomen and make both hands move outward.
Ans: A) Place a small book or magazine on the abdomen and make it rise while inhaling deeply.
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