Which technique should you teach the client with emphysema to use as exercise conditioning for pulmonary rehabilitation?
A. Exercising only in the standing position
B. Holding his or her breath between sets of exercises
C. Keeping his or her arms above the head while exercising
D. Breathing against a set resistance for 5 minutes 3 times/day
D
Exercise conditioning for pulmonary rehabilitation focuses on strengthening the diaphragm and other respiratory muscles. Breathing against a set resistance increases the strength and endurance of respiratory muscles.
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