When the Postoperative Patient Refuses to Cough Due to Incisional

question 22

Multiple Choice

When the postoperative patient refuses to cough due to incisional pain,the initial nursing action should be:

• A)encouraging deep breathing instead of coughing.
• B)splinting the abdomen with a pillow.
• C)explaining the importance of controlled coughing.
• D)giving pain medication.

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