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    Ati med surg proctored exam (respiratory) Fresno city college

    A nurse is collaborating on care for a client who has COPD. Which of the following tasks should the nurse recommend be referred to an occupational therapist for assistance?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Teaching a client how to measure oxygen saturation is within the nurse’s scope, not the occupational therapist’s. B. An occupational therapist helps clients adapt daily activities (e.g., using kitchen tools, conserving energy while preparing meals, modifying the home environment) — this is the correct referral. C. Pursed-lip breathing is a respiratory intervention taught by nurses or respiratory therapists, not occupational therapists. D. Diet planning is typically managed by a dietitian, not an occupational therapist.

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