When teaching the patient with COPD about exercise, which information should the nurse include?

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Use of a bronchodilator before exercise improves airflow for some patients and is recommended. Shortness of breath is normal with exercise and not a reason to stop. Patients should be taught to breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth (using a pursed-lip technique). Upper-body exercise can improve the mechanics of breathing in patients with COPD.

When Teaching the Patient with COPD About Exercise, Which Information