A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the medical-surgical unit. To help this client maintain a patent airway and achieve maximal gas exchange, the nurse should:
a) instruct the client to drink 2 L of fluid daily.
b) maintain the client on bed rest.
c) administer anxiolytics, as prescribed, to control anxiety.
d) administer pain medication as prescribed.
Answer: a) instruct the client to drink 2 L of fluid daily.
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