While providing care to an elderly individual with chronic obstructive lung disease, a nurse realizes that further teaching is necessary when the patient states:

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The patient's statement of only coming in close contact with others who have a respiratory illness is incorrect. This puts the patient at risk of contracting other infections that could exacerbate their chronic lung disease. The patient should avoid close contact with anyone who is sick, regardless of the type of illness.

While Providing Care to an Elderly Individual with Chronic Obstructive