In COPD, what maneuver is often used by patients to offset dynamic compression ?

a. pursed-lip breathing c. cough
b. rapid breathing d. rapid shallow breathing


a. pursed-lip breathing

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SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).A 76-year-old man is complaining of chest pain and dizziness after falling off his porch. He has a rapid and weak pulse, and his skin is cool, pale, and sweaty. His blood pressure is 96/64, and he says he feels as though he might pass out.What does your patient's age of 76 tell you about his reaction to shock?

A. Due to physical changes of aging, the body's mechanisms that defend against shock may not function as well as in a younger person. B. Geriatric patients may become more aggressive when they are in shock due to underlying mental disorders such as dementia. C. An older person will probably have a less noticeable reaction to shock because they have greater experience with medical problems than a younger person. D. An older person is more likely to compensate for shock with high blood pressure than with low blood pressure.

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When using pulse oximetry long-term, you should move the sensor to a new site every ____. 

A. 4 hours B. 2 hours C. 6 hours D. 12 hours E. 24 hours

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Explain the importance of health care professionals' being comfortable with clients who are chronically ill

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The guideline for implementing practice variability for the learning of open skills is to vary both regulatory and nonregulatory conditions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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