A 72-year-old man with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, and chronic anxiety is
admitted to a nursing home. Care
plan objectives for this man include:
Instruction in respiratory exercises with
emphasis on forced inhalation
O An exercise program to increase the vital
capacity of his lungs
Oxygen therapy at 3 L/min as needed and
deep-breathing exercises for relaxation
Adherence to his medication regimen, inhalation
therapy, and instructions for methods of
conserving energy