A 55 year old patient who is obese is referred to a pulmonar…
A 55 year old patient who is obese is referred to a pulmonary rehabilitation program. He was recently diagnosed with chronic bronchitis and smokes two packs of cigarettes per day. Patient assessment reveals dyspnea on exertion, daily sputum production and wheezing. Which of the following are realistic goals for the first week of the rehabilitation program?