The home health nurse is visiting a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which nursing action is appropriate to implement for a nursing diagnosis of impaired breathing pattern related to anxiety?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps manage anxiety-related dyspnea by prolonging exhalation and reducing air trapping.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The drop in SpO2 to 85% indicates that the patient is hypoxemic and needs supplemental O2 when exercising. The other actions are also important, but the first action should be to correct the hypoxemia.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Voice rehabilitation is planned after a total laryngectomy, and a variety of assistive devices are available to restore communication. Although the ability to communicate orally is changed, it would not be lost.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Orange-colored body secretions are a side effect of rifampin. The patient does not have to stop taking the medication. The findings are not indicative of an allergic reaction. Alterations in red-green color discrimination commonly occurs when taking ethambutol.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Drug interactions can occur between the antiretrovirals used to treat HIV infection and the medications used to treat TB.