A Postoperative Patient Is Taking Shallow Breaths Because of Fear

A postoperative patient is taking shallow breaths because of fear of incisional pain.Which action should the nurse take first?

A) Instruct the patient on the use of an incentive spirometer.
B) Measure peak expiratory flow rate with a peak flow meter.
C) Call respiratory therapy to provide a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) .
D) Contact the physician to request nebulized mist treatments (NMTs) .

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