A nurse cares for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).The client states that he no longer enjoys going out with his friends.How should the nurse respond?

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Many clients with moderate to severe COPD become socially isolated because they are embarrassed by frequent coughing and mucus production.They also can experience fatigue,which limits their activities.The nurse needs to encourage the client to verbalize thoughts and feelings so that appropriate interventions can be selected.Joining a support group would not decrease feelings of social isolation if the client does not verbalize feelings.Antianxiety agents will not help the client with social isolation.Encouraging a client to participate in activities without verbalizing concerns also would not be an effective strategy for decreasing social isolation.

A Nurse Cares for a Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary