The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is educating the client on effective coughing techniques.Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should inhale by sniffing."
B) "I should avoid aerosol sprays."
C) "I should limit my fluid intake to 1-1.5 quarts daily."
D) "I should get a flu vaccine every year."

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A) Adequate fluid intake is at least 2-2.5 quarts of fluid daily, so the statement about drinking 1-1.5 quarts daily indicates the need for further teaching. The other statements are accurate so do not indicate a need for further teaching.
B) Adequate fluid intake is at least 2-2.5 quarts of fluid daily, so the statement about drinking 1-1.5 quarts daily indicates the need for further teaching. The other statements are accurate so do not indicate a need for further teaching.
C) Adequate fluid intake is at least 2-2.5 quarts of fluid daily, so the statement about drinking 1-1.5 quarts daily indicates the need for further teaching. The other statements are accurate so do not indicate a need for further teaching.
D) Adequate fluid intake is at least 2-2.5 quarts of fluid daily, so the statement about drinking 1-1.5 quarts daily indicates the need for further teaching. The other statements are accurate so do not indicate a need for further teaching.

The Nurse Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive