The nurse develops a plan for impaired gas exchange for a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .Which finding best helps the nurse to know when the goal has been reached?
A) The patient is alert and oriented.
B) The patient's oxygen saturation is 92%.
C) The patient is able to clear the airway with coughing.
D) The patient correctly demonstrates pursed lip breathing.
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