A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has coarse crackles throughout the lung fields and a chronic,nonproductive cough. Which nursing intervention will be most effective?
A) Change the O2 flow rate to the highest prescribed rate.
B) Teach the patient to use the Flutter airway clearance device.
C) Reinforce the ongoing use of pursed-lip breathing techniques.
D) Teach the patient about consistent use of inhaled corticosteroids.
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