The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which interventions should the nurse select to address the client's ineffective breathing pattern? Select all that apply.
A)Instruct in pursed-lip breathing
B)Teach visualization and meditation
C)Deep breathing and coughing every hour
D)Instruct in abdominal breathing
E)Provide oxygen 2 liters nasal cannula.

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A)Techniques used to instruct a client to control the breathing pattern include pursed-lip breathing, abdominal breathing, and relaxation such as visualization and meditation. Providing oxygen 2 liters per nasal cannula will not improve the client's breathing pattern. Deep breathing and coughing should be done every 2 hours to help keep the airway clear and prevent the pooling of secretions, not to control the breathing pattern.
B)Techniques used to instruct a client to control the breathing pattern include pursed-lip breathing, abdominal breathing, and relaxation such as visualization and meditation. Providing oxygen 2 liters per nasal cannula will not improve the client's breathing pattern. Deep breathing and coughing should be done every 2 hours to help keep the airway clear and prevent the pooling of secretions, not to control the breathing pattern.
C)Techniques used to instruct a client to control the breathing pattern include pursed-lip breathing, abdominal breathing, and relaxation such as visualization and meditation. Providing oxygen 2 liters per nasal cannula will not improve the client's breathing pattern. Deep breathing and coughing should be done every 2 hours to help keep the airway clear and prevent the pooling of secretions, not to control the breathing pattern.
D)Techniques used to instruct a client to control the breathing pattern include pursed-lip breathing, abdominal breathing, and relaxation such as visualization and meditation. Providing oxygen 2 liters per nasal cannula will not improve the client's breathing pattern. Deep breathing and coughing should be done every 2 hours to help keep the airway clear and prevent the pooling of secretions, not to control the breathing pattern.
E)Techniques used to instruct a client to control the breathing pattern include pursed-lip breathing, abdominal breathing, and relaxation such as visualization and meditation. Providing oxygen 2 liters per nasal cannula will not improve the client's breathing pattern. Deep breathing and coughing should be done every 2 hours to help keep the airway clear and prevent the pooling of secretions, not to control the breathing pattern.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client Diagnosed with Chronic