Which observation indicates to you that the client is correctly using the technique of diaphragmatic breathing?
A. Abdomen rises on inhalation and remains elevated during exhalation
B. Abdomen falls on inhalation and remains low during exhalation
C. Abdomen falls on inhalation and rises on exhalation
D. Abdomen rises on inhalation and falls on exhalation
D
The technique of diaphragmatic breathing uses the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles ac-tively during inhalation and exhalation. The abdomen rises on inhalation and falls on exhalation, indicating that the abdominal muscles are relaxed during inhalation and contracted during exha-lation.
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