A patient hospitalized with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being discharged home on oxygen therapy.Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
A) Storage of oxygen tanks will require adequate space in the home.
B) Travel opportunities will be limited because of the use of oxygen.
C) Oxygen flow should be increased if the patient has more dyspnea.
D) Oxygen use can improve the patient's prognosis and quality of life.
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