Question

A patient with emphysema is experiencing shortness of breath. To relieve this patient's symptoms, the nurse should instruct the patient to perform which of the following?

one answer ONLY , THIS IS NOT A SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A. Pursed-lip breathing

B. Using the incentive spirometer

C. Cough and deep breathing

D. Assuming trendelenburg position

Answer 1

The answer would be an option (A)

Because pursed-lip breathing is the best possible intervention that could be done to relieve the symptoms. As it helps in removing the trapped air and slowing down breathable rate and relieve shortness of breath.

Other interventions like cough and deep breathing, incentive spirometer should be done regularly to improve respiration. They may speed your recovery and lower your risk for lung problems. But for the release of extra carbon dioxide from the lungs pursed-lip exercises are better.

Using Trendelenburg posting is not always fruitful for every client, as many of them find it more difficult to be in this position while having shortness of breath.

A nurse need to choose the most appropriate one so option (A)