Breathing Teaching 679
Patient was instructed on breathing methods. They are useful to settle the body and mind and induce a heightened sense of awareness. Breathing exercises have been practiced for thousands of years. Breathing exercises can be helpful for reducing anger, anxiety, depression, fatigue, irritability, muscular tension and stress.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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