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An Older Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Degenerative

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An older patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and degenerative arthritis affecting her lower back and legs is unable to exercise and has someone deliver food and other necessities. Which interventions are appropriate to help improve this patient's physical status? Select all that apply


A) Consider moving to an assisted living facility.
B) Discuss family members who can move in to help her.
C) Explain activities such as using a walker for shopping.
D) Encourage getting out of the house to interact with others.
E) Suggest that she accept her limitations and live as best she can.

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