Education for the client who has emphysema should include which of the following?
a. planning a low-protein, low-carbohydrate diet
b. supplemental oxygen administration at 6 L/min
c. administration of mucolytic agents
d. planning a graded exercise program
D
Medical management is directed toward preventing further damage to lung tissue, preventing infection, and improving the client's activity tolerance. Supplemental oxygen is prescribed at the lowest possible flow rate. Medication such as bronchodilators and steroids are prescribed, with antibiotics used to prevent and treat respiratory tract infections. A high-carbohydrate diet is necessary to provide the energy necessary for breathing. Breathing exercises and a graded exercise program are useful, as are smoking cessation programs.
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