The nurse observes a patient place one hand on the abdomen and the other on the chest as the abdomen is pushed out with each breath.Which breathing technique did the nurse observe the client perform?

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Diaphragmatic breathing is performed by placing one hand on the abdomen and the other on the chest.The abdomen is pushed during inspiration and relaxed on expiration.A.Huff coughing is a technique used to raise secretions from the respiratory passageways.B.Pursed-lip breathing is performed by inhaling slowly through the nose and exhaling through pursed lips.C.All breathing techniques might be referred to as being "controlled" however this is not a specific controlled breathing technique.

The Nurse Observes a Patient Place One Hand on the Abdomen