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Respiratory Interventions

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Richard is a 75-year-old male patient being treated by physical therapy. In educating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about managing exacerbations at home, what advice should the physical therapist emphasize as MOST important? A. Use of an incentive spirometer every 2 hours while awake. B. Maintenance of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. C. Participation in daily, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. D. Keeping the home environment well-ventilated and free of irritants. LINKS MENTIONED: NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com Get Your Episode Cheatsheet here: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/pulmonaryinterventions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

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