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:
Pediatric Musculoskeletal Examination
Subacromial Impingement
Patient Tardiness
Physical Therapy Ethics
Chronic Low Back Pain
Referred Pain
Cardiorespiratory Conditions
Types of Pain
Cardiac Conditions
Lower Leg Differential Diagnosis
Wound Classification
Pulse Assessment
Gait Interventions
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Diastasis Recti
Neurological Assessement & Sensory Function
Musculoskeletal Origin
Overpronation
Cryotherapy
Pusher's Syndrome
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