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 exhale sharply with a 'huff."'
C)"I should limit my fluid intake to 1-1.5 quarts daily."
D)"I should cough twice and then rest."

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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