A client is being treated for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the following nursing interventions will the nurse expect to be completed?

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Oxygen therapy is necessary to improve oxygenation in clients with COPD exacerbation. Limiting fluids is not a necessary intervention and may even be harmful. Respiratory isolation is typically not necessary unless the client has a contagious respiratory infection. Scheduling activities at one time may be helpful for energy conservation, but it is not a specific intervention for COPD exacerbation.

A Client Is Being Treated for Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive