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Not yet answered Marked out of 2.50 P Flag question A client with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), who has been consuming more than 3000 Kcals per day to gain weight now reports increased breathing difficulty. The client states, "I thought that if I gained weight by eating more, I would feel better." What should be your response? Select one: O a. "It is not necessary to increase caloric intake because medication therapy can be given to help with desired weight gain." O b. "The increase in calories is not as important as an increase in the fat percentage in the diet." O c. "An increase in high-quality proteins will help correct the respiratory symptoms." O d. An increase in both calories and carbohydrates can lead to increased respiratory effort and clinical symptoms that you are having."

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Answer: Option D is correct.

Explanation:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive disease characterized by poor air flow and long term breathing problems.

Gaining over weight can cause respiratory problems. An increase in both calories and carbohydrates leads to fat deposition in the body.

The symptoms of COPD can be alleviated by regular excercise and a pulmonary rehabilitation programme.

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