Multiple Choice
The nurse instructs the patient about postoperative coughing and deep-breathing exercises following abdominal surgery.Which technique should the nurse use to engage the patient in prevention of pneumonia and atelectasis?
A) Begin coughing and deep breathing when the patient is ready.
B) Take a deep breath, hold it for 10 seconds, and exhale slowly.
C) Support the incision when doing these exercises.
D) Begin coughing and deep breathing when the patient is wide awake.
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