The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Recovering

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from chest surgery. Which action by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed about how to use the ordered incentive spirometer correctly?

• A) The patient breathes into the spirometer so that the marker rises slowly.
• B) The patient uses the spirometer at least 10 times every hour while awake.
• C) The patient seals his lips tightly around the spirometer mouthpiece.
• D) The patient rests for 5 to 10 seconds after each time the spirometer is used.

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