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Which complications in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
require acute intervention? Select all that apply.
1. Atelectasis
2. Pneumonia
3. Cor pulmonale
4. Mucoid impact
5. Exacerbations - -2. Pneumonia
3. Cor pulmonale
5. Exacerbations
(The patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) may develop
complications such as pneumonia, cor pulmonale, and exacerbations of COPD, which
require acute interventions. After the crisis is resolved, the patient has to undergo
assessment for the degree and severity of the underlying respiratory problem. This
information helps the nurse plan a better care plan. Atelectasis and mucoid impact are
complications of asthma.)
Which measure should a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) take
when performing physical activity?
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1. Walk briskly or bicycle with pursed lips
2. Exhale while at rest and inhale while pushing
3. Administer beta agonists immediately after exercise
4. Remember to think about steps and breathing while walking - -4. Remember to
think about steps and breathing while walking
(It is essential to involve the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in
physical activity for 20 minutes three times a week. The patient should remember to think
about steps and breathing, which will help decrease anxiety and also slow the pace. The
patient must walk slowly with pursed lips to breathe. The patient should exhale while
pushing and inhale while at rest. The patient should wait for 5 minutes to relax and regain a
normal breathing rate before administration of a beta agonist after exercise.)
Which nursing intervention will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient with
difficulty in breathing due to low oxygen level in the blood?
1. Suggest that the patient breathes slowly with an open mouth
2. Advise the patient to refrain from sexual activity after eating
3. Ask the patient to plan sexual activity during the late afternoon
4. Suggest that the patient choose the missionary position during intercourse - -2.
Advise the patient to refrain from sexual activity after eating
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