An Older Female Adult Who Has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Multiple Choice

An older female adult who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) wants to perform self-care activities.Which instruction should the nurse include in patient teaching to help this older person achieve this goal?

A) Bathe and eat slowly, with periodic rest.
B) Walk short distances without oxygen.
C) Perform all activities of daily living (ADLs) together, and then rest.
D) Bathe right after eating and then rest.