he nurse teaches a patient with advanced COPD to use pursed lip breathing. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the rationale for this type of breathing?
A) "This will help me breathe in more oxygen."
B) "This will help keep my small airways open."
C) "This will help me use my accessory muscles for breathing."
D) "This will help me cough up more sputum."
B) "This will help keep my small airways open."
Explanation: A) Exhaling through pursed lips is thought to produce a back pressure that helps to support small airway patency during prolonged exhalation.
B) Exhaling through pursed lips is thought to produce a back pressure that helps to support small airway patency during prolonged exhalation.
C) Exhaling through pursed lips is thought to produce a back pressure that helps to support small airway patency during prolonged exhalation.
D) Exhaling through pursed lips is thought to produce a back pressure that helps to support small airway patency during prolonged exhalation.
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