The Nurse Is Assisting a Postoperative Patient to Use an Incentive

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting a postoperative patient to use an incentive spirometer. Which of these patient instructions are appropriate?

• A)Inhale deeply until the target is reached.
• B)Do not hold breath after inhaling.
• C)Exhale five times before inhaling.
• D)Exhale deeply until the target is reached.

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