Asked by Ivett Flores on Jul 21, 2024
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Which patient would benefit from education about pursed-lip breathing?
A) A patient with emphysema after many years of smoking
B) A patient with a pneumothorax and a chest tube to suction
C) A patient with a tracheostomy following throat cancer surgery
D) A patient with respiratory muscle paralysis after spinal cord injury
Pursed-Lip Breathing
A breathing technique that involves breathing in through the nose and out through tightly pressed (pursed) lips to improve breath control.
Emphysema
A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli).
Pneumothorax
The presence of air or gas in the pleural space that causes collapse of the lung.
- Implement insights from respiratory therapy practices to better breathing capabilities.
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Learning Objectives
- Implement insights from respiratory therapy practices to better breathing capabilities.
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