The client with chronic obstructive lung disease has oxygen ordered at 1.5 litres per minute via nasal cannula. The client complains of shortness of breath. What action should be taken by the nurse?

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Pursed-lip breathing helps slow down the breathing rate and can make each breath more effective by increasing airway pressure and keeping air passages open longer. This technique is particularly beneficial for clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to improve their breathing and manage shortness of breath.

The Client with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Has Oxygen Ordered