A patient suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complains that it is hard to cough up secretions and they are thick and sticky. The nurse should instruct the patient to
A) Increase her fluid intake to thin secretions
B) Eat small frequent meals to conserve energy
C) Decrease exercise and increase rest periods
D) Take a cough suppressant to decrease coughing
Ans: A
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