A Nurse Is Educating a Preoperative Client on How to Cough

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse is educating a preoperative client on how to cough effectively. What can the nurse tell the client to do to facilitate coughing?

• A) "Hold a pillow or folded bath blanket over the incision."
• B) "Get up and walk before you try to cough."
• C) "It would be best if you do not cough until you feel better."
• D) "When you cough, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue."

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