A client with cystic fibrosis exhibits activity intolerance related to the pulmonary problems associated with his disease. However, he needs to be encouraged to participate in daily physical…

The correct answer is C. Establish an effective, habitual breathing pattern. (A) Regular exercise does promote a sense of well-being and selfworth, but this is not the ultimate goal of exercise for this client. (B) Regular chest physiotherapy, not exercise per se, helps to prevent respiratory infections. (C) Physical exercise is an important adjunct to…

Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

Question

A client with cystic fibrosis exhibits activity intolerance related to the pulmonary problems associated with his disease. However, he needs to be encouraged to participate in daily physical exercise. The ultimate aim of exercise is to:

Options

ACreate a sense of well-being and self-worth
BHelp him overcome respiratory infections
CEstablish an effective, habitual breathing pattern
DPromote normal growth and development

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A
5% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
90% (35)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

(A) Regular exercise does promote a sense of well-being and selfworth, but this is not the ultimate goal of exercise for this client. (B) Regular chest physiotherapy, not exercise per se, helps to prevent respiratory infections. (C) Physical exercise is an important adjunct to chest physiotherapy. It stimulates mucus secretion, promotes a feeling of well-being, and helps to establish a habitual breathing pattern. (D) Along with adequate nutrition and minimization of pulmonary complications, exercise does help promote normal growth and development. However, exercise is promoted primarily to help establish ahabitual breathing pattern.

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#cystic fibrosis#exercise therapy#breathing patterns#pulmonary rehabilitation

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