Question

The nurse is providing discharge education to a client newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd). the client states "i have always enjoyed exercising with my friends, but i guess i won't be doing that anymore." how will the nurse best respond to promote optimal nutrition and exercise for this client?

Answer 1

COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an inflammatory lung disease causing obstructed airflow in the lungs. The 2 conditions contributing to COPD would be Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema.There are treatments to this sickness yet having a balanced diet,being active and avoiding the triggers would be of big help thus the nurse can inform the client to promote optimal nutrition and exercise is to just eat a well balanced diet including vegetables and doing exercise but not too vigorous like simple walking for 10 minutes.