A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has COPD. The nurse should include which of the following interventions in the plan?

Rationale: A. Fluid intake should be increased, not restricted, to help thin secretions and make them easier to expectorate. B. Clients with COPD benefit from a high-protein, high-calorie diet to maintain energy and muscle strength, not a low-protein diet. C. Pursed-lip breathing helps keep airways open longer, promotes carbon dioxide elimination, and improves oxygenation — this is a key intervention for COPD management. D. Exercise and activity should be scheduled for later in the day when energy levels are higher, not during early morning hours when fatigue and bronchial secretions are often worse.