The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).When planning care for this client,which interventions are appropriate to enhance the client's breathing pattern? Select all that apply.
A) Provide adequate rest periods.
B) Assist with ADLs.
C) Educate on relaxation techniques.
D) Educate on pursed-lip breathing.
E) Administer a cough suppressant.

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A) Providing adequate rest periods prevents fatigue and reduces oxygen demands. Assisting with ADLs conserves energy and reduces oxygen demands. Relaxation techniques reduce anxiety and its effect on the respiratory rate. Pursed-lip breathing helps keep airways open by maintaining positive pressure. A cough suppressant is not an appropriate medication for a client with COPD as it is important for the client to expel mucous to maintain adequate oxygenation.
B) Providing adequate rest periods prevents fatigue and reduces oxygen demands. Assisting with ADLs conserves energy and reduces oxygen demands. Relaxation techniques reduce anxiety and its effect on the respiratory rate. Pursed-lip breathing helps keep airways open by maintaining positive pressure. A cough suppressant is not an appropriate medication for a client with COPD as it is important for the client to expel mucous to maintain adequate oxygenation.
C) Providing adequate rest periods prevents fatigue and reduces oxygen demands. Assisting with ADLs conserves energy and reduces oxygen demands. Relaxation techniques reduce anxiety and its effect on the respiratory rate. Pursed-lip breathing helps keep airways open by maintaining positive pressure. A cough suppressant is not an appropriate medication for a client with COPD as it is important for the client to expel mucous to maintain adequate oxygenation.
D) Providing adequate rest periods prevents fatigue and reduces oxygen demands. Assisting with ADLs conserves energy and reduces oxygen demands. Relaxation techniques reduce anxiety and its effect on the respiratory rate. Pursed-lip breathing helps keep airways open by maintaining positive pressure. A cough suppressant is not an appropriate medication for a client with COPD as it is important for the client to expel mucous to maintain adequate oxygenation.
E) Providing adequate rest periods prevents fatigue and reduces oxygen demands. Assisting with ADLs conserves energy and reduces oxygen demands. Relaxation techniques reduce anxiety and its effect on the respiratory rate. Pursed-lip breathing helps keep airways open by maintaining positive pressure. A cough suppressant is not an appropriate medication for a client with COPD as it is important for the client to expel mucous to maintain adequate oxygenation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Chronic