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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about pursed-lip breathing. Which statement indicates understanding?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing involves slow exhalation through pursed lips to prolong exhalation and reduce air trapping in COPD. Quick inhalation (
A), breath-holding (
C), and rapid breathing (
D) are incorrect.

Question 2 of 5

A client with a history of chronic back pain is admitted with complaints of muscle spasms. The nurse should give priority to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Muscle relaxants relieve spasms in chronic back pain, improving comfort and mobility.

Question 3 of 5

A male client is experiencing auditory hallucinations. His nurse enters the room and he tells her that his mother is talking to him, and he will take his medicine after she leaves. The nurse looks around the room and sees that she and the client are the only ones in the room. The nurse's most therapeutic response will be:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: This response uses the principle of reality orientation by the nurse telling the client that he or she does not see anything, but it does recognize his feelings.

Question 4 of 5

A client with a history of a stroke is receiving speech therapy. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A quiet environment reduces distractions, aiding speech therapy post-stroke. Loud speech, complex sentences, and limiting sessions are unhelpful.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about pursed-lip breathing. Which statement indicates understanding?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing involves slow exhalation through pursed lips to prolong exhalation and reduce air trapping in COPD. Quick inhalation (
A), breath-holding (
C), and rapid breathing (
D) are incorrect.

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