A Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD )

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) has rhonchi throughout the lung fields and a chronic, nonproductive cough. Which nursing action will be most effective?

A) Change the oxygen flow rate to the highest prescribed rate.
B) Reinforce the ongoing use of pursed lip breathing techniques.
C) Educate the patient to use the Flutter airway clearance device.
D) Teach the patient about consistent use of inhaled corticosteroids.

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