The nurse is visiting a patient who has been widowed and continues to live in the same home. The nurse notes the home is stuffy and the patient is experiencing a significant amount of wheezing
What should the nurse include when instructing this patient? A) Maintaining an exercise schedule
B) Performing deep-breathing exercises
C) Increasing the temperature in the house
D) Maintaining the air quality in the house
D
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The patient is having difficulty taking care of the house. The nurse would want to review those things that the patient can do to minimize breathing problems, such as dusting. The nurse should suggest ways to improve the air quality in the home such as opening a window a small amount to increase ventilation. An exercise schedule or deep-breathing exercises may or may not be appropriate for the patient at this time. Increasing the temperature in the home might make the house stuffier.
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