Breathing Teaching 656
Patient was instructed on breathing methods. Breathe properly. Lie down on a rug or blanket on the floor with the legs straight and slightly apart, the toes pointed comfortably outwards, arms at the sides not touching the body, the palms up, and the eyes closed. This is called a "relaxed body" position. Take time to relax the body and breathe freely.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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