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The nurse is planning to teach a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease how to cough effectively. Which instruction should be included?

A. Take a deep abdominal breath, bend forward, and cough three or four times on exhalation.
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B. Lie flat on the back, splint the thorax, take two deep breaths, and cough.
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C. Take several rapid, shallow breaths, and then cough forcefully.
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D. Assume a side-lying position, extend the arm over the head, and alternate deep breathing with coughing.
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