What Instruction Should a Nurse Give When Teaching the Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

What instruction should a nurse give when teaching the patient to cough effectively after surgery?

• A) Breathe through the nose,hold breath,and exhale slowly.
• B) Take three deep breaths and cough from the chest.
• C) Inhale while contracting the abdominal muscles and exhale while contracting the diaphragm.
• D) Take short,frequent panting breaths and cough from the throat to clear accumulated mucus.