Question # 17

A patient with COPD is exercising and develops oxygen desaturation to 84%. What is the therapist’s best immediate response?

Options:

A.

Continue exercise at lower intensity

B.

Stop activity and apply supplemental oxygen if prescribed

C.

Place the patient in Trendelenburg position

D.

Encourage rapid shallow breathing

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