Which is not a teaching point that the nurse would include when instructing a client to perform breathing exercises?
1. Breathing in deeply through the nose with the mouth closed
2. Avoiding arching the back
3. Holding the breath for 30-40 seconds
4. Breathing out slowly
Correct Answer: 3
The client should be taught to hold the breath for 3-5 seconds to help maintain open alveoli, not 30-40 seconds. The other teaching points would be correct.
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