NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy
Health & Fitness
Jaquay is treating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who complains of dyspnea during daily activities. The patient's SpO2 levels tend to drop below 88% with mild exertion. In addition to continuing with a general exercise program, which of the following interventions would be the MOST beneficial for this patient?
A. Instructing the patient in diaphragmatic breathing and pursed-lip breathing.
B. Encouraging the patient to hold their breath during activities to conserve oxygen.
C. Reducing the intensity of the exercise program to avoid any further dyspnea.
D. Training the patient in quick, shallow breathing to increase oxygen intake.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Femoral Torsion
Heart Sounds
Vestibular Hypofunction
Aquatic Therapy
Exercise Intensity Measures
Lab Values
Visceral Pain
Amputee Pathological Gait
Motor Stages
Behavioral Change
Stair Training
Hemodialysis
Pelvic Mal-alignment
Spina Bifida
Right Knee Injury
Patient Compliance
PTA Professional Responsibilities
Outcome Measures
AFO Prescription
Acute Care Lines
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