The nurse is providing care to a client with asthma. When developing the client's plan of care, which intervention would be most appropriate to promote effective gas exchange?
A)Provide adequate rest periods
B)Reduce excessive stimuli
C)Assist with activities of daily living
D)Place in Fowler position

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A)Placing the client in Fowler position facilitates breathing and lung expansion, promoting effective gas exchange. Providing adequate rest periods prevents fatigue and reduces oxygen demands. Reducing excessive stimuli promotes rest. Assisting with activities of daily living conserves energy and reduces oxygen demands.
B)Placing in Fowler position facilitates breathing and lung expansion, promoting airway clearance. Providing adequate rest periods prevents fatigue and reduces oxygen demands. Reducing excessive stimuli promotes rest. Assisting with activities of daily living conserves energy and reduces oxygen demands.
C)Placing in Fowler position facilitates breathing and lung expansion, promoting airway clearance. Providing adequate rest periods prevents fatigue and reduces oxygen demands. Reducing excessive stimuli promotes rest. Assisting with activities of daily living conserves energy and reduces oxygen demands.
D)Placing in Fowler position facilitates breathing and lung expansion, promoting airway clearance. Providing adequate rest periods prevents fatigue and reduces oxygen demands. Reducing excessive stimuli promotes rest. Assisting with activities of daily living conserves energy and reduces oxygen demands.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client with Asthma