[Compliance. The patient seems susceptible to social influence. His eyes inspect his neck, descending to observe his chest.]

Now, this probably sounds ridiculous to you, but place one hand on your chest. Rest the other upon your stomach. Following this, inhale through your nose.

[He denies himself water and remains observant of a process he is in the middle of advising.]

Hold your breath for four seconds. Then exhale through your mouth, expelling all the air you can while contracting your abdominal muscles. The hand on your stomach should rise and fall as you exhale, but your other hand should hardly move at all.