The nurse is creating a plan of care for an obese patient who is suffering from fatigue related to ineffective breathing.Which intervention best addresses a short-term goal that the patient could achieve?

A) Running 30 minutes every morning.
B) Stopping smoking immediately.
C) Sleeping on two to three pillows at night.
D) Limiting the diet to 1500 calories a day.

Ineffective Breathing

A condition where the breathing pattern is insufficient to meet the body's oxygen demand or to remove sufficient carbon dioxide, which can lead to respiratory distress or failure.

Fatigue

A state of physical and/or mental exhaustion that reduces one's ability to perform tasks effectively.

Calorie Diet

A way of managing food intake by counting and controlling the number of calories consumed, often used for weight management or nutritional purposes.