Which observation indicates to you that your client with COPD is effectively using interventions for airway clearance?
A. The client's cough is nonproductive.
B. The oxygen saturation is consistently above 88%.
C. The client consistently uses "pursed-lip" breathing.
D. The serum albumin level is within the normal range.
B
COPD includes increased airway resistance. This problem reduces ventilation and contributes to hypoxemia and hypercarbia. Although the oxygen saturation is not normal, it is relatively high for a client with COPD, indicating that efforts to improve airflow and airway clearance are effective.
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