A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease becomes increasingly breathless while walking during rehabilitation. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct answer: B. Stop the activity, position the patient comfortably and assess breathing
- A. Encourage the patient to continue walking until the target is reached
- B. Stop the activity, position the patient comfortably and assess breathing
- C. Offer a large meal before restarting the exercise
- D. Ask the patient to lie flat and rest without assessment
Explanation
The priority is breathing, so activity should stop and the nurse should position the patient to ease ventilation while assessing respiratory status. Continuing exercise or placing a breathless patient flat may worsen respiratory difficulty.
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