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A nurse is providing instructions about pursed-lip breathing for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with emphysema. The nurse should explain that this breathing techniques accomplishes Which of the following? a. increases O2 intake b. promotes carbon dioxide elimination c. uses the intercostal muscles d. strengthens the diaphragm {Ans: b. promotes carbon dioxide elimination}A nurse is teaching about daily chest physiotherapy with a client who has cystic fibrosis. The nurse should instruct the client that Which of the following is the purpose of the treatments? a. to encourage deep breaths b. to mobilize secretions in the airways c. to dilate the bronchioles d. to stimulate the cough reflex {Ans: b. to mobilize secretions in the airways}A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy with an inflated cuff in place. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should suction the client's airway secretions? a. the client is unable to speak b. the client's airway secretions were last suctioned 2 hrs ago c. the client coughs and expectorates a large mucous plug d. the nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the lung fields {Ans: d. the nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the lung