Which action by the spouse of a hospice client indicates understanding of the nurse's teaching plan for reducing dyspnea?
A) Closing a window near the client
B) Keeping the room warm
C) Using a fan near the client's face
D) Reducing the humidity level of the room
C) Using a fan near the client's face
Explanation: A) Air movement across the face produced by an open window or fan can help to relieve dyspnea.
B) Keeping the temperature cool may help relieve dyspnea.
C) Air movement across the face produced by a fan can help to relieve dyspnea.
D) When thick secretions are contributing to dyspnea, increasing the humidity level of the environment and increasing oral intake of liquids as tolerated may help.
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