A 42-Year-Old Patient, with No History of Smoking, Reports Increasing $\alpha$

Multiple Choice

A 42-year-old patient, with no history of smoking, reports increasing dyspnea with cough and is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .Laboratory results show that the patient has a decreased $\alpha$ 1-antitrypsin level ( $\alpha$ 1AT) .When planning care for this patient, which instruction should the nurse provide?

A) "Genetic testing of family members is not necessary."
B) "Limit strenuous exercise."
C) "Plan to have $\alpha$ 1AT levels monitored at regular intervals."
D) "Use protein-calorie supplementation to maintain muscle mass."